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[[Barack Obama]] is the only Columbia ''graduate'' to have actually held the office. Some others who later became president were drop outs, though, including both [[Roosevelt]]s. | [[Barack Obama]] is the only Columbia ''graduate'' to have actually held the office. Some others who later became president were drop outs, though, including both [[Roosevelt]]s. | ||
| − | + | Other Columbia affiliates have held the office as well. For example, [[Dwight Eisenhower]] was [[University President]] immediately before assuming the presidency of the US. We're sure this is the experience that helped him clinch the deal. | |
[[Category:United States Government]] | [[Category:United States Government]] | ||
Revision as of 15:52, 6 May 2024
The office of President of the United States has been held, or contested, by Columbians several times in the past.
Barack Obama is the only Columbia graduate to have actually held the office. Some others who later became president were drop outs, though, including both Roosevelts.
Other Columbia affiliates have held the office as well. For example, Dwight Eisenhower was University President immediately before assuming the presidency of the US. We're sure this is the experience that helped him clinch the deal.
