15. You are the center of attention for every American residing in the United States and residents of foreign nations.
14. According to U.S. Census Bureau, you are the leader of a 2006 estimate 299,398,484 people.
13. During the scorching summer, you have 147 windows to keep you cool. However, you additionally have twenty-eight fireplaces to keep you warm during the chilly winter.
12. You, along with the First Lady, organize the White House Easter Egg Roll every year, attracting numerous children racing down Pennsylvania Avenue.
11. The United States Secret Service is always protecting you. There are about 2,100 special agents, 1,200 Uniformed Division officers, and 1,700 other support agents ready to defend you.
10. Your home - the White House - contains a whopping 132 rooms and is an exhilarating six stories tall.
9. Five full-time chefs are always ready to serve you, no matter what your growling stomach desires.
8. You can invite every one of your friends to party in Lincoln's bedroom, previously owned by the late Abraham Lincoln himself.
7. You own a luxurious private jet - Air Force One - so you can travel anytime, anywhere for free.
6. The most famous celebrities want your autograph, instead of the other way around.
5. Your lavish limousine allows you to travel in style and comfort.
4. A tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, track, pool, putting green, and more can all be found in your home.
3. An average of five thousand eager, enthusiastic tourists visit your home each day. All of these tourists want to shake your hand and take pictures with you.
2. You can earn a massive $400,000 a year, not counting supplementary money from expense accounts.
1. You can reside in the same home that famous Presidents in U.S. history lived in.
All in all, becoming the President is a job that many can only dream about. The many perks of being the President can really draw you in. On the other hand, however, there are many stressful issues that would weigh you down and leave you down in the dumps. Although you can fantasize life as the President, becoming the President is out of reach for many. The most important leader of America must be very skilled and able to handle the pressure of the citizens and the press.
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10 Comments
Post a CommentI still think I would rule as president...
Thanks for all the comments.
Interesting to say the least. I've never thought about it closely.
I would have a "first gentleman" with an awesome smile.
Man, I think I could deal with all that!
i'd definitely dig the 132 rooms! great article!
But strange people shoot at you!
I could be President, my First Lady's would have better assess, I'd throw more BBQ's, I'd install a beer tap, and I'd dress much better, I'd give people more money, I'd stress education and fitness, and my MIXERS would BE LEGENDARY.
Thanks for your comment Andy. I greatly appreciate it.
There are too many articles published on web enticing people to their web sites. This is the only just presenting interesting facts. Great article, Chris. Hope to read more such interesting articles from you.
Thanks for your comment. I understand your view.