Maybe ... you could spin it differently, "He's one of the most underrated presidents."
To wit: Thrillist: Most underrated U.S. presidents
Monday OT: Which president are you?
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Maybe ... you could spin it differently, "He's one of the most underrated presidents."
To wit: Thrillist: Most underrated U.S. presidents
@CycloneRulzzz could be known as The James Madison of Cyclone Fanatic. Reviewing the thread, @clonedude also can lay claim to the co-title.
Herbert Hoover grew up in modest circumstances, largely in the states of Iowa and Oregon. He was extremely hard-working and practical, becoming quite prosperous in his early life as a mining engineer and consultant. Friend and foe alike admired his efficiency and productivity. He tended to focus on details over the larger picture. In personal and social interactions he was very quiet and a bit awkward, and could be rather judgmental of other people. He made no effort to hide his displeasure when a job did not meet his standards. He was part of Stanford University's inaugural class.
President from 1929-1933
You are also similar to Andrew Johnson.
Andrew Johnson grew up in a very poor family in North Carolina, and later Tennessee. His family was considered "white trash" and he held a lifelong grudge against those who he considered upper-class. However, he went out of his way to give assistance to old friends and to men of humble means. While he was reserved, he possessed a powerful speaking voice and was respected as an orator. His profane temperament and self-importance ensured his isolation as President -- a situation that Johnson exacerbated with his obstinacy in the face of overwhelming Congressional opposition.
You are also similar to William Henry Harrison.
William Henry Harrison was born to a prosperous family in Virginia, later moving to Ohio. He was assertive and organized, gaining fame as a successful General. He was agreeable and got along well with most people. His campaign presented him as a humble frontier man who lived in a log cabin and drank hard cider. This was a complete fabrication. Harrison was actually fairly refined and urbane for his time, and he lived in a luxurious house he had built (albeit next to a log cabin he formerly lived in). He also stuck to "sweet cider", the non-alcoholic kind, in the years after his son succumbed to alcoholism.
You are least similar to Franklin Pierce.
Franklin Pierce was born to a family of comfortable means in New Hampshire. He was confident and outspoken, yet sometimes a bit too eager for the approval of others. He was a heavy drinker for most of his life, eventually dying of cirrhosis. His family life was also marred by tragedy. As President he tried to administer efficiently, dividing appointments amongst numerous competing factions of Democrats. Besides his drinking, there were few hints of ethical impropriety. Pierce was well-traveled, but rather myopic and narrow in his worldview. In spite of his New England roots, he consistently blamed northern abolitionists for the start of the Civil War.
President from 1929-1933
You are also similar to Andrew Johnson.
Andrew Johnson grew up in a very poor family in North Carolina, and later Tennessee. His family was considered "white trash" and he held a lifelong grudge against those who he considered upper-class. However, he went out of his way to give assistance to old friends and to men of humble means. While he was reserved, he possessed a powerful speaking voice and was respected as an orator. His profane temperament and self-importance ensured his isolation as President -- a situation that Johnson exacerbated with his obstinacy in the face of overwhelming Congressional opposition.
You are also similar to William Henry Harrison.
William Henry Harrison was born to a prosperous family in Virginia, later moving to Ohio. He was assertive and organized, gaining fame as a successful General. He was agreeable and got along well with most people. His campaign presented him as a humble frontier man who lived in a log cabin and drank hard cider. This was a complete fabrication. Harrison was actually fairly refined and urbane for his time, and he lived in a luxurious house he had built (albeit next to a log cabin he formerly lived in). He also stuck to "sweet cider", the non-alcoholic kind, in the years after his son succumbed to alcoholism.
You are least similar to Franklin Pierce.
Franklin Pierce was born to a family of comfortable means in New Hampshire. He was confident and outspoken, yet sometimes a bit too eager for the approval of others. He was a heavy drinker for most of his life, eventually dying of cirrhosis. His family life was also marred by tragedy. As President he tried to administer efficiently, dividing appointments amongst numerous competing factions of Democrats. Besides his drinking, there were few hints of ethical impropriety. Pierce was well-traveled, but rather myopic and narrow in his worldview. In spite of his New England roots, he consistently blamed northern abolitionists for the start of the Civil War.
