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The Long and Short of It: Does Size Matter in a President?

Oct 7 2008 - 11:15am by CitizenSugar
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The Long and Short of It: Does Size Matter in a President? Do looks matter in a president? Perhaps, though, you can ask the infamous JFK/Nixon debate match up on that one — but how about sheer size? With Obama's workout regiment closely watched earlier this campaign, in the face-off between 6'1.5", 180 lbs.
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Lighten Up: Kids Draw Presidents Set to Tunes!

Aug 24 2008 - 6:00am by CitizenSugar
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This is near and dear to my heart since the whole reason I got interested in politics to begin with was our unit on the presidents in fifth grade — this video brings it all back. With fast-forward animation and cheerful music accompanying the kids' drawings, well, it's not controversial at all. But with the convention starting tomorrow (!), I'm liking the priceless drawing of number five, James Monroe, and his drawings of balloons and the "Era of Good Feelings" written on his shoulder.
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What's in a Name? Eight People Named After US Presidents

Jul 18 2008 - 2:00am by CitizenSugar
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What's in a Name? Eight People Named After US Presidents If you thought the name of the president doesn’t have much effect in the day-to-day lives of citizens, just ask — not Barack Hussein Obama — but John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch his opinion on that matter. One of eight people known to have been named after presidents, he took his #6 namesake and became the commander for the Berkeley Border Guards at Harper’s Ferry before eventually serving under Stonewall Jackson. Then there's Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Stode or “Woody” as he was called.
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