Most popular job, ever.
No matter which side of the political arena you sit on it no doubt that President of The United States is the highest profile job out there. You are always under scrutiny, your every move is watched and categorized, make a mistake and there are a pack of paparazzi waiting in the wings to splash it across the news and media.Whether you have the popular vote at the moment or not it is still a job that is looked upon as significant and would never be stormed upon or ransacked contrary to popular mood.
That is what sets us apart, the freedoms and democracy from which we built this great nation. It is these rights and liberties that will always unite the American people and our leaders as one nation under God.
That is what sets us apart, the freedoms and democracy from which we built this great nation. It is these rights and liberties that will always unite the American people and our leaders as one nation under God.
So, here are a few (private) but not no private looks at our Prez's on their special day to honor and remember them.
JFK aboard the Honey Fitz, his yacht. It is said that the president would steal way, sometimes for a few hours up and down the Potomac sailing. On this vessel the Bullshot was the drink to quench your thirst.
Bullshot:
* 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
*3 oz chilled beef bullion
*dash of Worchestire, Tabasco,salt and pepper to taste
*celery salt (optional)
Pour your ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well, and pour into a highball glass filled with ice.
Interestingly, JFK smoked 4-5 cigars per day.
His favorite brand being Upmann's or Monticello's.
This is another thing I found interesting:
Pens were generally used at his desk to sign papers with a pen dipped in ink. For giveaway type papers for diplomatic means he would use a Parker ball point pen, engraved with his signature.Items in the oval office were written with an Easterbrook ink pen. Also, on his desk laid an Shaeffer pen that he never used and that did not work!
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Of course this is a horse of a different color, but I had to show this pic.
The Prez doing what he loved to do! Riding and being outdoors.
Riding at Yearling Row, his 400 - acre ranch in Malibu.
This was Regan's Sunday retreat, a place to ride, swim and work the ranch before he was elected governor of California. A family getaway, shared by all the Regan's and personally a favorite of Ronald's who raised Thoroughbred horses here.
After his presidency, a second ranch was purchased, The Western White House as it was affectionately referred to. A beautiful range North of Santa Barbara. The ranch played host to visitors such as; Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth II, and Mikhail Gorbachev.
Reagan last visited in 1995, and after 1998 the property was sold to The Young America's Foundation which maintains the property today.
R.R. Library
FDR riding about with his beloved dog Fala.
An inseparable pair, the little Scottish terrier and the President. Fala accompanied the President everywhere, eating his meals in the Roosevelt's study, sleeping in a chair at the foot of his bed,and riding in the official reserved Presidential car.Though his popularity was overcome in the White House, the little dog suffered from over feeding by the staff and strict orders were given by the President that"Not even one crumb will be fed to Fala except by the President". After that his health was in good order and Fala was in perfect health.
In a rare moment in 1941, while signing the document that would end the world war,at around 10:00 p.m. as the document was put into effect the only sound in the room came from Fala who was stretched out sleeping heavily and unaware of the significance of the moment.
FDR Library
George Bush rides his mountain bike on his ranch in Crawford Texas.
One of six siblings and the oldest, Bush finished undergraduate studies in Texas.
Higher education was received at Yale university where Bush was head of cheer leading at his school, head of his fraternity, and head of Yale University "Skulls and Bones" team.
Although hailing from Texas cattle country, Bush's favorite food is Mexican cuisine and diet soda.
An outdoors man he enjoys his life at the ranch and fishing is one of his favorite hobbies.Bush is also passionate about Baseball, buying part of the Texas Rangers team and became the first managing partner of a MLB team to become president.
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Bill Clinton, otherwise known as "Bubba" a southern nickname that he acquired as a child.
An avid saxophone player as a child and still continues to play today. His opening late night playing was a first during the 1992 Presidential Campaign as he made a rare appearance wearing dark sunglasses and playing Heartbreak Hotel.
An avid runner and golfer Clinton enjoys being outside and keeping healthy. Seen on the Presidential Campaign throughout the White House Years and beyond running along with secret service.
Schooled too in the southern state of Arkansas, this higher education graduate is also an alum from Georgetown, Oxford Rhode Scholar, and Yale graduate.
Youngest governor of Arkansas to be elected. At Thanksgiving the Governor would serve all the servants at the governor's mansion before he and his family ate dinner.
The secret service code name for Clinton was Eagle.
Clinton library
The present day Leader of The Free World Barack Obama.
A quiet picture of a moment of quiet and time to reflect on the remains of the day.
The Grammy winning President, in 2006 winner of Best Spoken Word Recording for his book, Dreams From My Father.
Adolescent worker in a Baskin - Robbins ice cream store led to his distaste for ice cream.An avid scrabble player and winner.
The first bi racial President of The United States of America. Obama is son to a Kenyan father and a white American mother. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii but lived in Indonesia with his mum when his parents divorced.
It was here he was introduced to snake meat, roasted grasshopper and other exotic meals.
Although also a runner, golfer and basketball enthusiast. Obama is a smoker and would like to quit.
There is a non smoking policy in The White House.
Each night the Harry Potter Books are a favorite bedtime story to eldest daughter, Malia.
AP
Presidents Day 2011
Bullshot:
* 1 1/2 oz. Vodka
*3 oz chilled beef bullion
*dash of Worchestire, Tabasco,salt and pepper to taste
*celery salt (optional)
Pour your ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well, and pour into a highball glass filled with ice.
Interestingly, JFK smoked 4-5 cigars per day.
His favorite brand being Upmann's or Monticello's.
This is another thing I found interesting:
Pens were generally used at his desk to sign papers with a pen dipped in ink. For giveaway type papers for diplomatic means he would use a Parker ball point pen, engraved with his signature.Items in the oval office were written with an Easterbrook ink pen. Also, on his desk laid an Shaeffer pen that he never used and that did not work!
elegantcorporategifts
Of course this is a horse of a different color, but I had to show this pic.
The Prez doing what he loved to do! Riding and being outdoors.
Riding at Yearling Row, his 400 - acre ranch in Malibu.
This was Regan's Sunday retreat, a place to ride, swim and work the ranch before he was elected governor of California. A family getaway, shared by all the Regan's and personally a favorite of Ronald's who raised Thoroughbred horses here.
After his presidency, a second ranch was purchased, The Western White House as it was affectionately referred to. A beautiful range North of Santa Barbara. The ranch played host to visitors such as; Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth II, and Mikhail Gorbachev.
Reagan last visited in 1995, and after 1998 the property was sold to The Young America's Foundation which maintains the property today.
R.R. Library
FDR riding about with his beloved dog Fala.
An inseparable pair, the little Scottish terrier and the President. Fala accompanied the President everywhere, eating his meals in the Roosevelt's study, sleeping in a chair at the foot of his bed,and riding in the official reserved Presidential car.Though his popularity was overcome in the White House, the little dog suffered from over feeding by the staff and strict orders were given by the President that"Not even one crumb will be fed to Fala except by the President". After that his health was in good order and Fala was in perfect health.
In a rare moment in 1941, while signing the document that would end the world war,at around 10:00 p.m. as the document was put into effect the only sound in the room came from Fala who was stretched out sleeping heavily and unaware of the significance of the moment.
FDR Library
George Bush rides his mountain bike on his ranch in Crawford Texas.
One of six siblings and the oldest, Bush finished undergraduate studies in Texas.
Higher education was received at Yale university where Bush was head of cheer leading at his school, head of his fraternity, and head of Yale University "Skulls and Bones" team.
Although hailing from Texas cattle country, Bush's favorite food is Mexican cuisine and diet soda.
An outdoors man he enjoys his life at the ranch and fishing is one of his favorite hobbies.Bush is also passionate about Baseball, buying part of the Texas Rangers team and became the first managing partner of a MLB team to become president.
AP
Bill Clinton, otherwise known as "Bubba" a southern nickname that he acquired as a child.
An avid saxophone player as a child and still continues to play today. His opening late night playing was a first during the 1992 Presidential Campaign as he made a rare appearance wearing dark sunglasses and playing Heartbreak Hotel.
An avid runner and golfer Clinton enjoys being outside and keeping healthy. Seen on the Presidential Campaign throughout the White House Years and beyond running along with secret service.
Schooled too in the southern state of Arkansas, this higher education graduate is also an alum from Georgetown, Oxford Rhode Scholar, and Yale graduate.
Youngest governor of Arkansas to be elected. At Thanksgiving the Governor would serve all the servants at the governor's mansion before he and his family ate dinner.
The secret service code name for Clinton was Eagle.
Clinton library
The present day Leader of The Free World Barack Obama.
A quiet picture of a moment of quiet and time to reflect on the remains of the day.
The Grammy winning President, in 2006 winner of Best Spoken Word Recording for his book, Dreams From My Father.
Adolescent worker in a Baskin - Robbins ice cream store led to his distaste for ice cream.An avid scrabble player and winner.
The first bi racial President of The United States of America. Obama is son to a Kenyan father and a white American mother. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii but lived in Indonesia with his mum when his parents divorced.
It was here he was introduced to snake meat, roasted grasshopper and other exotic meals.
Although also a runner, golfer and basketball enthusiast. Obama is a smoker and would like to quit.
There is a non smoking policy in The White House.
Each night the Harry Potter Books are a favorite bedtime story to eldest daughter, Malia.
AP
Presidents Day 2011
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