2007-08-05 16:38:58 · 7 answers · asked by paulm87paulm 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
american prez i mean
2007-08-05 16:39:19 · update #1
yes, Ike was a general, never held public office before the presidency
2007-08-05 16:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several of the earlier presidents were elected because they were well-known military figures rather than political figures, such as Zachary Taylor. The most recent, I believe, was Eisenhower.
2007-08-05 23:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and they were all military men. eisenhower, washington, taylor, andrew jackson, grant, tyler etc., etc.
i think the closest non-politician might have been woodrow wilson. he did receive a law degree but didn't do much with it. he was only governor of NJ for 3 years before being elected president. prior to that he was president of princeton and taught at the school.
2007-08-05 23:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly Eisenhower. He spent a lot of time making General; I doubt he had time to run for office.
2007-08-05 23:46:42 · answer #4 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eisenhower, Washington, Taylor. They all had careers in the military instead.
2007-08-06 00:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by No More Mr. Nice Guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, George Washington. He was neither a politician nor a lawyer. He was a distiller,hemp grower, farmer, and surveyor.
2007-08-05 23:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by krollohare2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Start reading your history books.
2007-08-05 23:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by Queen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋