How Many People are Interested in Past Presidents?

I decided to do a poll on how many people are actually interested in the topic of past presidents. Although I found it to be a very interesting topic and I learned a lot throughout this blog, I realized that everyone might not feel the same way. In the following interviews, I asked each person how interested they were about past presidents. Their answers were very unique and all of them were pretty different.

Hannah Bishop, an RPTS Major, said: “I’ve never put much thought into the topic of past presidents but I guess it is pretty important!”

Felicia Calo, a psychology major exclaimed, “I honestly think past presidents are so interesting. All of the secrets behind them and all of their accomplishments are so interesting.”

Jayson Delgado, a business major stated, “I don’t see why it matters much. The past is the past and nothing we say or do is going to change that, so what’s the point?”

Jose Atkinson, a finance major told me that, “I think it’s pretty cool to know about all the history. I find it so intriguing how much information our past presidents hold.”

Johana Lagos, a biology major stated that “I’m not very interested in politics at all. I don’t really pay attention to past presidents or our current one, it’s way too much work.”

Annemarie Bugno, a health major told me that, “I only think the past presidents from when I’ve been alive are interesting. I don’t find

Myranda Woolly, a biomedical science major shared her opinion about past presidents with me and said that “I think it’s pretty cool that we get to learn about our nation’s past leaders. There is so much history that comes along with the past presidents of the United States and I would love to read more about them!”

Katelyn Tisdale, a sociology major, said that “I don’t really know how I feel about it. I don’t really think it matters to me at all.”

Jordyn Morales, a history major, stated that “As a history major this is one topic that I find so interesting. I absolutely love history and I love learning about the past. Past presidents are what make up our country’s history and it is amazing!”

Haley Marriot, a communications major, said that “I’m not too interested in history so learning about presidents has never been something I was fond of. I don’t think I’ll ever be interested in anything related to history.

 

 

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Death

Franklin D. Roosevelt served in office until April 12, 1945 in Warm Springs, Georgia. He was 63 years old and  politico.com states that “At about 1 p.m., Roosevelt said, “I have a terrific pain in the back of my head.” He slumped forward in his chair and was carried, unconscious, to his bedroom. An attending cardiologist, Howard Bruenn, administered a shot of adrenaline into the president’s heart, trying in vain to revive him. Roosevelt died at 3:35 p.m.” He was buried in Hyde Park, New York at his family home. Many Americans stood near the train that carried Franklin D. Roosevelt’s body as they said goodbye to their former president. FDR was succeed by Harry S. Truman.

 

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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Famous Quotes

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s most memorable quotes: 

 

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
“In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.”

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”

“If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships – the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.”

 

“Confidence… thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.”

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.”

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”

All quotes referenced from: Brainyquote.com

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Franklin D. Roosevelt: 12 Years in Office

Franklin D. Roosevelt spent 12 years in office. That is longer than any other president has and ever will serve in office. Whitehouse.gov states that “Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves.” He was known for the statement “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”, which he said during his Inaugural Address. FDR proposed the New Deal which according to history.com, “instituted a series of experimental projects and programs, known collectively as the New Deal, that aimed to restore some measure of dignity and prosperity to many Americans.” Some people didn’t like all of the changes Roosevelt was making with the New Deal. Whitehouse.gov points out that ‘Roosevelt responded with a new program of reform: Social Security, heavier taxes on the wealthy, new controls over banks and public utilities, and an enormous work relief program for the unemployed.” Although sometimes criticized for the New Deal, FDR was still reelected. FDR served as the President of the United States up until his death in 1945.

 

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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Personal Life and Interesting Facts

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Born: January 30, 1882

Died: April 12, 1945

Politcal party: Democrat
Interesting Facts:

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 History.com states that:

Roosevelt was distantly related to both his wife and 11 other presidents.

At Franklin’s wedding Theodore Roosevelt stated, “Well, Franklin,” the president purportedly exclaimed at the wedding, “there’s nothing like keeping the name in the family.” He said this because of his relation to his wife.

He had little love for the law.

FDR was actually not good at law at all. He had trouble doing well in law classes and showed little interest when it came to the study of law.

FDR won all of his presidential elections in landslides.

Roosevelt never had trouble winning an election. He always won every election he participated in by more than 50%.

No president will ever serve longer (barring a constitutional change). 

Unless we have a change in our constitution, which limits a President to two four year terms, no president will ever serve as long as FDR. He served in office for 12 years!

FDR was the first sitting president to fly in a plane.

Roosevelt was the first president that was in office to fly in an airplane. At the time air travel was not popular and happened to be extremely dangerous.

 

 

 

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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Introduction

I had an extremely hard time deciding which former President to pick for this week. When I went through the Presidents I had already done I realized I hadn’t done one of the Presidents that I found to be the most influential. Franklin D. Roosevelt was 32nd President of the United States and according to thoughtco.com, FDR “is the nation’s longest-serving president.” He served in office from 1933-1945. Roosevelt was in office for World War II, The Great Depression, and Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt has been involved in so much that this week will be filled with a lot of information!

 

 

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John F. Kennedy: Assassination

November 22, 1963 is a day that would go down in American history as a horrible tragedy. It was the day John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. John F. Kennedy was in Dallas campaigning and had previously been in Fort Worth earlier in the morning. At around 12:30pm John F. Kennedy was struck by gunshots. 30 minutes later Kennedy was pronounced dead. The shooter was identified as Lee Harvey Oswald. According to JFKLibrary.org , “Police had arrested Lee Harvey Oswald, a recently hired employee at the Texas School Book Depository. He was being held for the assassination of President Kennedy and the fatal shooting, shortly afterward, of Patrolman J. D. Tippit on a Dallas street.” The next day Lee Harvey Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby.

 

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John F. Kennedy: Presidency

John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. He began his first year as President in 1961. Kennedy was the youngest man to ever become President, which in my opinion is a huge accomplishment. He was also the first Roman Catholic President. During his Presidential campaign, he ran against Richard Nixon and his debates and speeches are what ultimately lead to becoming the 35th President of the United States. According to history.com, “As president, Kennedy confronted mounting Cold War tensions in Cuba, Vietnam and elsewhere. He also led a renewed drive for public service and eventually provided federal support for the growing civil rights movement.” After only about 1,000 days in office, Kennedy was assassinated, which I will talk about more in my following post.

 

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John F. Kennedy: Memorable Quotes

John F. Kennedy was a man who was extremely smart and below are some of the quotes that I found to be the most memorable.

 

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
“If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.”
“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer.”

“Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.”
“Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.”
“Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.”

 

 

All quotes referenced from: Brainyquote.com

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John F. Kennedy: Life Before Presidency

Millercenter.org makes that point that John F. Kennedy was “the nation’s first President born in the 20th century.” He was born into a wealthy political family and lived a privileged childhood that consisted of “elite private schools, sailboats, servants, and summer homes.” Kennedy was also the oldest child of 9 children. Throughout his school life, Kennedy was an average student who made average grades, not because he wasn’t smart but because according to biography.com, preferred to engage in “sports, girls and practical jokes to coursework.” John F. Kennedy graduated from Choate Boarding School in Connecticut and continued his education at Princeton University for one year before transferring to Harvard. In college Kennedy excelled in the things he enjoyed. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and after that he worked as a reporter. After working as a reporter he decided to run for a seat in the U.S House of Representatives. It was no surprise that Kennedy was successful in winning the election. Even though being a part of the U.S House of Representatives was a huge accomplishment, Kennedy felt as if he never truly got to make an impact. After three terms Kennedy decided to run for the U.S Senate. Once again, Kennedy was successful. After his success, he met his future wife Jacqueline Bouvier and years later he decided to run for Presidency.

 

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