CPT Private RallyPoint Member38980<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>24 during time of war, two earned the rank of 5-star General (President Washington and President Eisenhower) and one earned the Medal of Honor (President Theodore Roosevelt)Did you Know 30 of the 43 Presidents served in the Army2014-01-17T01:11:05-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member38980<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>24 during time of war, two earned the rank of 5-star General (President Washington and President Eisenhower) and one earned the Medal of Honor (President Theodore Roosevelt)Did you Know 30 of the 43 Presidents served in the Army2014-01-17T01:11:05-05:002014-01-17T01:11:05-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member38988<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Now I know. Thanks for the military trivia fact :)Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 1:28 AM2014-01-17T01:28:03-05:002014-01-17T01:28:03-05:00CPT Aaron Kletzing39052<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Cool post -- I didn't know this, actually. I was a little surprised at first, to be honest with you.Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 17 at 2014 9:10 AM2014-01-17T09:10:40-05:002014-01-17T09:10:40-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member39077<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That is an interesting fact. Even though that this is a thread on Presidents who have served in the Army, I also want to point out the six Presidents who had served in the Navy. <br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.history.navy.mil/Special%20Highlights/Presidents/index.html<br><div">http://www.history.navy.mil/Special%20Highlights/Presidents/index.html<br><div</a> class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="<a target="_blank" href="http://www.history.navy.mil/images/logo2.jpg"></div><div">http://www.history.navy.mil/images/logo2.jpg"></div><div</a> class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="<a target="_blank" href="http://www.history.navy.mil/Special">http://www.history.navy.mil/Special</a> Highlights/Presidents/index.html">Presidents Who Served in the Navy</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">Midway, commemoration information from the NHHC</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 10:23 AM2014-01-17T10:23:31-05:002014-01-17T10:23:31-05:001SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member39181<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd like to stir this pot a bit.&nbsp; Most of these Presidents were citizen-soldiers in state militias prior to the Militia Act of 1903 which defined the modern relationship between what is now called the National Guard and the Regular Army.&nbsp; Prior to the "Dick Act", the Army had surprisingly little oversight of the militias.&nbsp; I'd say many of these Presidents served as soldiers.&nbsp; They just didn't do it in the Army as we know it today.<br>Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 2:44 PM2014-01-17T14:44:54-05:002014-01-17T14:44:54-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member39301<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Except this oneResponse by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 7:17 PM2014-01-17T19:17:34-05:002014-01-17T19:17:34-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member39303<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Except this oneResponse by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 7:18 PM2014-01-17T19:18:47-05:002014-01-17T19:18:47-05:00PFC Eric Minchey39375<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> As of the 2008<br />presidential election, no member of the U.S. Marine Corps or U.S.<br />Coast Guard has yet been elected President. The most frequent<br />military experience is Army/Army Reserve with 15 presidents, followed<br />by State Militias at 9, Navy/Naval Reserve at 6 and the Continental<br />Army with 2 presidents serving. The following list outlines the<br />military service of each president before becoming the commander in<br />chief. </p><div class="pta-link-card"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6c/Wiki_letter_w.svg/23px-Wiki_letter_w.svg.png"></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-content"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Presidents_of_the_United_States_by_military_service">List of Presidents of the United States by military service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-description">The United States Constitution names the President of the United States the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces. However, previous service in the military is not a pre-requisite for the positi...</div><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><br /><div class="pta-box-hide"></div><br /></div>Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Jan 17 at 2014 8:49 PM2014-01-17T20:49:43-05:002014-01-17T20:49:43-05:00PFC Eric Minchey39981<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Washington earned the rank of 6-star General of the Armies posthumously in 1976, as part of the<br />American bicentennial celebrations, to commemorate his leadership and<br />involvement in the founding of the United States. John J. Pershing<br />was also appointed to this rank in 1919 to honor his service in World<br />War I. Douglas MacArthur was also considered for appointment to the<br />rank, both during and after World War II, but a formal promotion<br />order for his appointment "to the office of General of the<br />Armies of the United States" was never issued.<p style="margin-bottom:0in;"> <br></p>Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Jan 19 at 2014 1:37 AM2014-01-19T01:37:24-05:002014-01-19T01:37:24-05:00PFC Eric Minchey39989<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p style="margin-bottom:0in;">Theodore Roosevelt's Medal of Honor<br />Citation (awarded posthumously in 2001) - “Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished<br />himself by acts of bravery on 1 July, 1898, near Santiago de Cuba,<br />Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill.<br />Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal<br />safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and<br />gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue<br />the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside.<br />Facing the enemy's heavy fire, he displayed extraordinary bravery<br />throughout the charge, and was the first to reach the enemy trenches,<br />where he quickly killed one of the enemy with his pistol, allowing<br />his men to continue the assault. His leadership and valor turned the<br />tide in the Battle for San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt's<br />extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the<br />highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon<br />himself, his unit, and the United States Army.” </p>Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Jan 19 at 2014 1:41 AM2014-01-19T01:41:49-05:002014-01-19T01:41:49-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member41462<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm running in 2052, your votes would be appreciated.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2014 11:32 PM2014-01-20T23:32:47-05:002014-01-20T23:32:47-05:002014-01-17T01:11:05-05:00