Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Fact of the Day: Sherman Pledge

General William Sherman was one of the most notable Union Generals in the Civil War and is often referred to as the first modern military general. Supporters threw his name as a possible candidate in the 1884 presidential election and Sherman responded to the news with this quote "I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected.". 
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21 comments:

  1. Afina blogAugust 15, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    As usual interesting!
    http://afinaskaterblogspotcom.blogspot.ru/

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  2. Filip DemuinckAugust 15, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    I like his quote. Shows he was a man with an opinion.

    Greetings.
    Filip

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  3. blackberryfashionAugust 15, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    interesting! :)

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  4. Bob BushellAugust 15, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Not suprised with he was at it.

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  5. Optimistic ExistentialistAugust 15, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Sounds like a man with a lot of principles.

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  6. MeitzeuAugust 15, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Notable indeed. :)

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  7. Pat HattAugust 15, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Sounds like he had his stuff together

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  8. DeniseinVAAugust 15, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    An interesting man but I hear he is not very popular in Georgia. I would like to learn more about that and about him.

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  9. SmileAugust 15, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Old school hardcore man

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  10. Caro *August 15, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Very interessant. You are a mine of informations :)

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  11. RuthAugust 15, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I didn't know he was the one that said that. I know the quote though.

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  12. Francesca Romana CapizziAugust 15, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Deginitely one of a kind!

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  13. A Beer For The ShowerAugust 15, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    If he's so notable why haven't I heard of him? Really, though, he sounds like an honorable guy. Off to Google to learn more...

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  14. Al PenwasserAugust 15, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    "But, I will, however, invest in a comb."

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  15. Al PenwasserAugust 15, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    "And, maybe a razor."

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  16. judithAugust 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Buena información!!
    Saludos
    http://judithbysucre.blogspot.com.es

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  17. bjAugust 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Interesting...

    A Shermanesque Statement by Lyndon Johnson...

    President Lyndon B. Johnson famously invoked the pledge in his March 31, 1968, national address announcing that he would not seek a second full term, saying "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president."

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  18. ChristineAugust 15, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    very direct this man!

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  19. Plowing Through Life (Martha)August 15, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Haha...I love how he responded!

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  20. MEcoyAugust 16, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    he seems a tough guy

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