I know he was considered for the nomination but didn't get it. I honestly don't know too much about him, but I am interested to hear from experts.
2007-11-16 10:24:50 · 4 answers · asked by jimmytyler 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
NO, no general ever made a good president, especially Grant & Eisenhower.
2007-11-16 10:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dave M 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Probably not. His thinking was of an earlier era. Even in his military leadership in Korea he failed to understand the difference between a war and a UN Peace Enforcement Mission organized under Chapter Seven of the UN Charter.
His hatred of communism was so virulent that his actions as President could have ignited World War Three and a nuclear exchange with the Soviets and/or China.
On his personal profile, there is one other telling point. His son changed his last name and went on to live in anonymity.
2007-11-16 20:08:24 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doubtfully, history has shown that great generals haven't made the best presidents. they are military experts and know how to deal with things in a military manner, but foreign and domestic policy and procedure suffer
2007-11-16 18:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by pas211n 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, even though he was a five star general, I think he was rapped a little too tight...
2007-11-16 18:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋