I remember Nixon more than JFK. I still remember him sweating. But I was rooting for Nixon, without knowing why. Later I watched every news conference of president Kennedy. He had to be the most charming and charismatic president in my lifetime, setting aside ideology.
Nah you are not old. I am now mid-70’s and do not feel my age at all. Still Shoot in low 80’s. Secret to staying young is keeping as active as possible.
You are obviously very bright! (as are so many freepers)
I predict no Alzheimers in your future!
:-)
Live long, and prosper.
Ran across an old Bob Hope Show golf joke the other day. About like this: Bob Hope: “Arnie, I’m having a heck of a time knocking of those 7 or 8 strokes a round I know I can, any suggestions?” Arnold Palmer: “Just skip 1 of the Par 3’s Bob!”
“Later I watched every news conference of president Kennedy. He had to be the most charming and charismatic president in my lifetime, setting aside ideology.”
I agree. Kennedy was a very good speaker and relaxed in his press conferences. And a handsome man as well.
I read somewhere that Ike was the first President that the press called charismatic, probably around the time of his first election. I remember watching him in his last three years in office. For me most of the following Presidents paled by comparison