Presidency takes toll; just ask their barbers
Take a look at the pictures of past U.S. presidents from their swearing in until their “swearing out.”
John F. Kennedy was the first president that I really paid any attention to, and I saw that his thick, dark hair turned noticeably gray during the short time he was in office. The same was true for Presidents Carter, Bush I, Clinton and Bush II. President Johnson’s hairline receded. While Presidents Reagan and Nixon seemed to have avoided obvious graying, only their barbers knew for sure.
Undoubtedly, the demands of this job have taken their toll on more than one president’s head — inside and out. The U.S. presidency is a tedious, demanding and often thankless job, so much so that the president-elect has already begun the graying process!
It is no secret that our country is in serious turmoil at home and abroad. It will be interesting to see how life in the Oval Office affects Mr. Obama’s coif during his tenure. No doubt, his barber may be quite busy.
Crystal S. McCombs
Greensboro
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I really hate the word, 'coif.'
Posted on December 2, 2008 3:43 AM
Geez if that was all the president had to worry about, this country would be in great shape. too bad hair dressers aren't a part of his cabinet LOL
Posted on December 2, 2008 9:14 AM
The word "coif" fits John Edwards. If he had won his hair dresser would have been appointed to a cabinet level.
Posted on December 2, 2008 9:38 AM