Revisiting Presidential Terms

So far this trip has been all about fulfilling one of Don's lifelong dreams: visit all the presidential libraries and/ or museums. In some cases, particularly those of our founding fathers, it means visiting their homes such as Mt. Vernon and Monticello. The reason I mention this is because he had his list down to 4 and here in Texas within a relatively small circle reside 3 of those. We covered both Bushes, LBJ, and the site of John Kennedy's assassination in Dallas.

Don looks very comfortable in George W.s oval office

It seems a very appropriate year to do this in the midst of a very interesting (?) election. Each of these men accomplished great things for our country during their terms in office. Even if you had less than admiration for any of them while they were in power, going through their libraries and studying the decisions they made and the laws they effected in context of the times in which they lived, anyone can find something of value to themselves.

Deep in conversation with George H.W. Bush

And whatever people thought of them as individuals one thing was certain, their hearts were in the right place doing what they thought was best to serve and protect the American people. Decisions, right or wrong, were made in the best interest of American as they saw it at the time and not in their own self interest or that of their respective parties.

I try very hard to keep my writings non-political, but please forgive me for my digression.

Sizing himself up with LBJ

It is very scary, the candidates we have to chose from on Nov. 8. Can we trust that our next president will be able to put aside the narcissism and bitterness engendered by their campaigns and do their best for the betterment of the American people. Only time will tell. All I can say for now is God bless and protect America from herself.

Site of JFK shooting as seen from Texas Book Depository window. The trees were much smaller in 1963