
Andrew Johnson
I feel incompetent to perform duties . . . which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me.
Ulysses S. Grant
It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
Both of these American Presidents faced challenging times during their tenure in office. As the above words state, each man felt unprepared for his journey in leading America.
they aren’t the only ones who didn’t have the background, but some people can learn on the job…
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Good point! You are right about “some” can learn on the job.
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Intriguing post indeed. Cometh the hour, cometh the man? I will reblog.
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Francis, thanks for sharing this post. Both of these Presidents were failures in the eyes of many. Sometimes the job is much too big for the man.
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Two quotes from Presidents that show the office isn’t easy
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Very true observation! Thanks for sharing Jim.
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You are welcome
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