[rlmorel]

"If a child is born in the US to two parents, both of whom are US citizens, then that child is said to be a natural born citizen..."

But not a natural born citizen who can run for the office of the Presidency of The United States unless born in the USA or a territory. And apparently, a military base is not considered US Territory for this purpose. (I didn't find out if being born in an embassy counted otherwise...)

I argued with Lurkinanloomin (haven't seen that poster for a while) that if I were born outside the country on a military base as the offspring of a military family that I WOULD be eligible, but he convinced me I was wrong.

Growing up as a military dependent overseas, I had never heard of someone sending a pregnant military female or military wife stateside to have a baby, but there were plenty of people who had, and even some who were explicitly told to do so.

[winodog]

I was 7 years old in Ramstein in 64 when my sister was born. I have always recalled the teacher telling us that she was eligible to become President. That was a big deal that every american can grow up to be president..
Its not worth much but its stuck with me all my life

[Svartalfiar]

And apparently, a military base is not considered US Territory for this purpose. (I didn't find out if being born in an embassy counted otherwise...)

I argued with Lurkinanloomin (haven't seen that poster for a while) that if I were born outside the country on a military base as the offspring of a military family that I WOULD be eligible, but he convinced me I was wrong.

On my phone so too hard to lookup and source stuff. But a) you have a link to that argument? and b) I thought this was argued (in court maybe?) over McCain's eligibility (military base in Panama), and was pretty widely determined / accepted that he was eligible.

Which, I basically agree. Citizenship should be entirely inherited (/naturalized), not just given cause you claim you were on US soil for the birth. Hell, I'd even argue it's maternally passed, since that's the only sure bloodline without paternal testing. Natural born means both parents and e full citizens. Period.