Did he have rulers like we have today? Was the metric system around during that time? I did find he used an English system, but it was for larger measurements.
"I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of the President if the United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Co... more"I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of the President if the United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States". We're now well into the Trump reign. So far so good or geez Louise puhleez what a travesty! Why?
One of their arguments is that the commonwealth "excuse" doesn't extend to the commonwealths of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. While recognizing a historical ... moreOne of their arguments is that the commonwealth "excuse" doesn't extend to the commonwealths of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. While recognizing a historical necessity for the origin of the restriction, they consider it high time for it to be reversed now in the 21st century ( Some people even claim that racism is behind the restriction. This question of presidential elections, while very closely related to the issue of Puerto Rican statehood, is separate and self-standing for the purpose of this post: the right to vote in US presidential elections before and/without statehood. Without either siding with them or opposing them, do you believe by law, they are being denied a right that is available to others?~ less
