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THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART IIIRead the article this discussion is about
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» jerrib - What a heroic, driven man I can't imagine traveling 10,000 miles in those days - no wonder his health suffered. And what a tragic way to live his final days. I find it amazing he could carry on his mission.You always envelop me in your articles, John. Another enjoyable, informative read. -- posted by jerrib » Tina_Coruth - Fascinating series! Hi John,This has been a fascinating series and I've enjoyed it immensely. You inspired me to look for more about Henry Wilson. I was delighted to find an excerpt from his book - History of the Rise and Fall of Slave Power in America. After learning so much about him from you, it brought more meaning and understanding of this exerpt to me. Although he wasn't a great orator, he was a good writer, and as I expected after reading your series, very passionate about the issue of slavery. Thank you for this wonderful series! -- posted by Tina_Coruth » Mugwump53 - Re: What a heroic, driven man In response to message posted by jerrib:Thanks, and I'm glad you liked the series of articles on Wilson. It is rare to find a Vice President who was so much a leader and had so much impact on history as Wilson did, especially in that period between Jackson (1825-1836) and Teddy Roosevelt(1901-1909). -- posted by Mugwump53 » Mugwump53 - Re: Fascinating series! In response to message posted by Tina_Coruth:As Always, I am pleased you liked my article. New Hampshire did right by the restof the country when she gave us Henry Wilson. It might even make up for Franklin Pierce. {G} It is interesting that you note he was not a great orator. Idon't remember if I included it in my article, but one contemporary of his stated that he was not eloquent or gifted as a speaker, and in fact was rather plain spoken. But he apparently had a great effect on audiences in spite of that as a result of his sincere passion and personality which apparently came across very strongly in person. New Hampshire has not conributed as many names to our history as some other states, but when she has, they have certainly been outstanding in their impact. -- posted by Mugwump53 » Tina_Coruth - Re: Re: Fascinating series! In response to message posted by Mugwump53:Hi John, Yes, I learned about Wilson's lack of speaking skills, yet ability to connect with the audience in one of your articles about him. That made it all the more interesting when I came across the excerpt from his book. You do make history interesting and fun!!! Hopefully Wilson along with some other notable NH people balanced the scales for Franklin Pierce! Just this morning I saw a list of the best presidents and the worst -- as voted by American History Teachers, I think. You'll never guess who was fourth from the very worst. Yes, NH's own Franklin Pierce. Geez, we've got to get one of our solid NH citizens into the presidency!! As I recall for the best list, Franklin Roosevelt came in first followed by Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Washington? and Jefferson. Do you agree with that list or would yours be different? Tina -- posted by Tina_Coruth » Mugwump53 - Re: Re: Re: Fascinating series! In response to message posted by Tina_Coruth:What do you mean you need to get a NH citizen into the Presidency?! What about Jed Bartlett? My list would be different than the one you saw. I would put Washington and Lincoln in the first two spots, but I do vacillate between the two. None of the others is even in contention for the two top spots in my mind. I do put FDR in the top five, but I don't tend to rate Jefferson as high as some others. Most of what Jefferson did was against hisbetter judgement, or his wishes. He always felt compelled by circumstances to do something he would have roasted anyone else for doing (Louisiana Purchase, for example) and many of his policies were disatrous (the Embargo Act). He also tried to reduce or eliminate the navy, until he needed it to fight the Barbary Pirates. Teddy is a good one. I also rate Polk very highly, as I do Wilson. I wrote an article a while back on Presidential polls, and I agree fairly well with the 1962 list I included, except I rate John Adams much higher. You can find the article at: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/4996... With deepest regards for the political leadership of the great state of New Hampshire, I am YMHOS, -- posted by Mugwump53 » Tina_Coruth - Re: Re: Re: Re: Fascinating series! In response to message posted by Mugwump53:Hi John, It was interesting to look at that list again. I was surprised that Wilson didn't make the top five on the list that I referred to. I wonder how many historian's preferences would make it onto a "man/woman in the street poll"?!?! That would probably be interesting, too. Well, John, I have a big scoop to reveal and what better place than at Presidents and First Ladies. Ok, my silliness is over, I promise. -- posted by Tina_Coruth
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