When the writer was a. boy he was overawed whenever the word president was mentioned. Volumes and volumes have been written About the exploits of presidents in the western hemisphere and the great things which they have dono for mankind, so. much so that the president of a nation is looked upon a supernatural being with less powers at his command. Yet when we come to analyze the qualities and traits of the men who Thave become presidents, we find that they are human beings like ever one else and have their peculiar ideas and. idiosyerasies. To be sure, {good president has a more profound Knowledge of political affairs and statesmanship than the average Man-on-the-strost; has a more forceful personality than the mediocre oficial; knows how to fcontyol men and mancayre him self into a formidable position; has fam instinctive method of grasping: situation at the psychological Inoment and turning a seemingly Hopeless and black outlook into victory; and furthermore, has fenoligh insight to realize that his popularity depends upon the carrying. out of policies which aim to solve the pressing problems of his country, But a president is essontially: a human being. Many presidents have come from the common walks of life and: have reached the top not only through their ability and personality but through grasp ing opportunity by the forelock.
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