“The presidents varied in the degree to which they cited the founders. Some, like JFK, LBJ, [Richard] Nixon, and [Bill] Clinton, cited them somewhat frequently, in the range of 100 to 200 times, though, regrettably, not in a thematic or notably profound or even interesting way. Others, like Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, cited them rarely.” WayPresidentInterestingDegreesBillsProfoundClintonRangeFoundersJimmyCarterInteresting WaysThematicLbjGerald Ford Author:Paul Kengor
“[Gerald] Ford and [Jimmy] Carter, in fact, were huge disappointments to me. Think about this: They were the presidents around the time of America's historic bicentennial, and yet rarely quoted the founders.” ThinkingFactsAmericaPresidentHugeDisappointmentFoundersHistoricJimmyCarterGerald Ford Author:Paul Kengor
“Frankly, neither president [Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter] was an inspiring figure; so, maybe their lack of inspiration by the founders shouldn't surprise us.” InspirationPresidentFiguresSurpriseFoundersJimmyCarterGerald Ford Author:Paul Kengor
