POTUS | Politic-Ed

How to Become Vice President in 7 Easy Steps!

28Feb

By Regina SamuelsNo Comments

Explainer

How to Become Vice President in 7 Easy Steps!

The life of a politician is not an easy one. Being vice president is especially not easy. Yet, many see it as a stepping stone to the White House. So how do you become vice president? Indeed, of the 49 people to have held the office of vice president (Kamala Harris being the 49th), 15 have gone on to become president! Whilst this is not necessarily the only way you could go on to become vice president, the following is by far the most common way, and the one most likely to yield success (based on the backgrounds of previous vice presidents). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Have an Interest in Politics 2. Gain Some Life Experience 3. Get Elected 4. Join a Ticket 5. Campaign 6. Get Elected 7. Become President!

How John Nance Garner Became Texas’ Most Colorful Politician

22Nov

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

How John Nance Garner Became Texas’ Most Colorful Politician

One of only two men to serve as both the leader of the House and Senate, with a political career spanning 42 years, John Nance Garner became a sort-of father figure to the members of the Democratic Party and gained a reputation for being a gifted backroom politician. But despite serving term terms as the 32nd Vice President during Franklin Roosevelt's first two terms, John's seeming disloyalty - that is, his criticism of Roosevelt running for a third term in 1940 - saw him thrown off the 1940 ticket and replaced with Henry A. Wallace. When he left the office of Vice President, he ended his life of public service, instead retiring to his home in Texas and becoming a sort of unofficial political advisor to any Democrat who needed it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ...

25Oct

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

Explainer

How to Become President in 9 Easy Steps!

At one point or another, we've all wondered how to become president, arguably the most difficult, yet prestigious, job there is. Yet unlike other jobs, becoming president isn't a straightforward path. In many cases, you have to plan for it years, often decades, in advance and never waiver from your goal of getting to the White House. Not to mention, one slight mistake or miscalculation could quite easily ruin your chances of becoming president before you even get to run! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Meet The Criteria Before you can even consider running for the presidency, you must first ensure that you fit the eligibility requirements set out in the Constitution: Be a natural born US citizenBe at least 35 years oldHave lived in the...

4Oct

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

History

Why James Roosevelt Was The Most Influential First Son Ever!

When it comes to the First Family, it's not uncommon for the sitting president to give their grown children cushy jobs in the White House, yet James Roosevelt - the son of President FDR - was arguably the most important of them all. Serving as the official Secretary to the President from July 1937 to November 1938, James went on to become a decorated Marine Corps officer during WWII, successful businessman, Chairman of the California Democratic Party, congressman and UNESCO delegate. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life James Roosevelt II was born in New York City on December 23 1907 as the second of six children born to lawyer (and the future 32nd President of the United States) Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and his wife, Eleanor. Bor...

How Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Became a Billionaire And Founded a Political Dynasty That Defined The 20th Century!

2Aug

By Regina SamuelsNo Comments

History

How Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Became a Billionaire And Founded a Political Dynasty That Defined The 20th Century!

A cotemporary of businessmen like J. Paul Getty, Conrad Hilton and Coco Chanel, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. didn't just create a business empire that still exists today, but also founded a political dynasty that defined the 20th century. The patriarch of the famed Kennedy family, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., better known as Joe Kennedy Sr., used his immense fortune to help his children's political careers, which allowed them to dominate the legislative, and eventually the executive, branches for decades! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Early Life Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr. was born on September 6 1888 in Boston, Massachusetts, as the eldest of four children born to Patrick Joseph "P. J." Kennedy, a local businessman and politician (then a Massachusetts Sta...

Why Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Was The Most Important President we Never Had

26Jul

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

History

Why Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Was The Most Important President we Never Had

Named in honor of his incredibly wealthy father, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. was supposed grow up to become the US's first Irish-American and Catholic president. Yet, his tragic death at the height of WWII prevented this from ever happening. Whilst thought to be insignificant at the time, his death was arguably as significant as the death of Abraham Lincoln, or even, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. With his death, his younger brother, John, was hastily prepared for a job he was never meant to do. You might know Joseph's brother John as President John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Yet, had Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. become president instead of his brother, he'd have been an even better president! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wh...

15 Out of This World Facts About Ulysses S. Grant!

17May

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

History

15 Out of This World Facts About Ulysses S. Grant!

Today, Ulysses S. Grant is remembered for being the 18th President of the United States, between 1869 and 1877. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Ulysses S. Grant? Grant's presidency presided over a rather tumultuous time in US history - reconstruction. As far as his presidency is concerned, Grant's has historically been viewed as one of the worst, yet, recent years have seen the public come to view his presidency as one of the better ones we've had to date! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Gifted With Horses The man who'd eventually become President Ulysses S. Grant, would be born to a tanner (a leather maker) and his wife in Ohio, on April 22 1827. As with many children of his day, a young Ulysses was taug...

15 Fascinating Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower Everyone Needs to Know!

12Apr

By Leonard BurgessNo Comments

History

15 Fascinating Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower Everyone Needs to Know!

Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President of the United States between 1953 and 1961. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower? Today, Eisenhower is ranked among the greatest presidents this country has ever had, owing mostly to Eisenhower's dynamic nature as a politician and world leader... Eisenhower's presidency presided over some of the most turbulent times in US and international politics, such as McCarthyism, the U-2 spy plane incident and the launch of the first Soviet satellite, Sputnik. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. "Dwight" Wasn't His Name Today, we remember the 34th president's name for "Dwight David Eisenhower" or more commonly "Dwight D. Eisenhower." However, technically "Dwig...

15 Interesting Facts About Franklin D Roosevelt You Need to Know!

22Mar

By Catalina CarrionNo Comments

History

15 Interesting Facts About Franklin D Roosevelt You Need to Know!

Franklin D Roosevelt, more commonly known by his initials, FDR, served as the 32nd President of the United States between 1933 and 1945. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Franklin D Roosevelt? During his presidency, FDR was both considered by many to be either the best or the worst president in American history! To many, his New Deal pulled millions out of poverty induced by the Great Depression. To others, his policies killed American industry, making the economy weaker in the long term... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Herbert Hoover Presidential Ticket In the run up to the 1920 presidential election, both the Republicans and the Democrats courted a number of possible candidates, both for president and for vi...

15 Fascinating Facts About John F Kennedy!

15Mar

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

15 Fascinating Facts About John F Kennedy!

John F Kennedy, more commonly known by his initials, JFK, served as the 35th President of the United States, between 1961 until his assassination in 1963. This got me thinking: What are some facts about John F Kennedy? Today, JFK is often remembered as being one of the best presidents the US has ever had. His short presidency would be quite intriguing, seeing both the Cuban Missile Crisis and Bay of Pigs Invasion, both of which he was criticized heavily for. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. The Kennedy Family John F Kennedy was born to Joseph P Kennedy Sr. and his wife, Rose Fitzgerald. At the time of his birth, John was born into the upper echelons of Massachusetts society, coming from one of the wealthiest families in the state. Ken...