What is sadness ? To me it was one which defines a sublime state of mind. Yes indeed i stand by my definition and find myself dislodged from my current state of mind. But i intent to answer, Am i responsible for this feeling ???
No !!!!!!! I am not my reasons inline:
1. Weather - Its been 7 Days i.e. a week straight gone pouring, engulfed with heavy clouds , darkness paving way to confinement in house. Resulting in leisure work from home least realizing encouraging lethargy.
Remedy - I prayed to god for a better weather turned down my request for his selfish deliverable to the planet earth.
2. Emotions - Thought to pamper myself with indulging in some shopping and pull strings to keep myself busy from the lowness mounting to engulf me.
Remedy - Confided about it to the ones who meant the most in this world , but got nagged and made accountable for debts over happiness.
3. Authority- Went to ask for something which was indeed my right, but nudged down without keeping in respect my emotions and my happiness. Repetitive schedule- Has been prolonging for now more than six years.
Remedy- Tried to convey, was taken wrong made to believe that i am a human who is insane. Who is above the lords of human desire and happiness. So was asked to keep quite and shut because i am not the one who can demand materialistic happiness because i have attained Nirvana.
For once i felt i left myself, for once i felt i forgot myself, for once i felt encouraging ignorance to my happiness, for once i felt i cannot be selfish, for once i felt i cannot be materialistic, for once i felt i cannot afford to think for my own being.
I let loose- I take with today , some learning of being myself first, me first, my desires, my wants, my thoughts , my happiness
I need to pull myself together to keep away from a day which i faced today. I have to believe in myself have to now think of no other than the word "ME" :)
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Today’s Market, Falling indexes, Falling Companies --- “where is my Job “
I have probably been one in thousand unfortunate lot to graduate in a era which made a history in itself, i.e. Financial Crisis.
I remember my first lecture in Jan 2008, when my professor from the finance department came to share his views and experiences, with a class who thought no less than giving any famous entrepreneurs or corporate honcho a run for their money. His words inline
“ Students who take finance, are the ones who remain decision makers for life. Because you control the world, economy, capital and drive the forces of engagement within the corporations”.
Having heard this, I got so elated that I landed up calling my mom to tell her my feelings which probably Neil Armstrong would have missed to convey on July 20 th, 1969. With this my mom rejoiced some sense of happiness which I was unable to prove since my 23 years of existence.
Then life paved its course, for once I thought I was pulling up in studies and attaining all the virtues which could fetch sincere love from my folks. I was enjoying my stay in the US and what a better place than to charm in the streets of New York. Looking at those tall skyscrapers I felt and wished to earn a seat on the top most floor of the Empire States. With this feeling my classes sailed its course and I curbed to be a laborious student for once, thinking that I will get my fruits one day.
On September 16, 2008 I received a mail from a company, saying that we have selected you and offer you an opportunity as an intern. Though I was in the middle of the class but could not hold my emotions and landed up leaving the class to confide my feelings with my mom. For once I felt happy and proud, so to treat myself I thought of not getting back to the class and wait for my friend outside, so that we could walk back to our house together.
This day bought some happiness for the moment but never speculated to be one which will not only change the destiny of my future but will affect the whole world. Yes !!!! this is the day i.e. Sep 16, 2008 when the great investment firm Lehman Brothers Inc. collapsed. At that time it was just a good source for our term project to talk about, but with due time companies were filing chapter 11, and the economy was dooming. This also affected our career fair and could find myself listed for no companies coming down to our college.
This was a small experience to share, but the truth is even after completing more than a year the major capital markets, and indexes have not bounced back. There were speculation on touching the bottom and rising, but I fail to understand on touching the bottom yet. The ADP job count has stagnated and have shown no space for new recruit. The bonuses have been slashed and consumer sentiments is still depleting.
Where is the economy heading, people say things are getting better -“BUT I YET TO SEE IMPROVEMENT”
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Word "Honor"
“HONOR” is one which brings me to a still and retraces my memories back to the reign 1999 when Indian Army staged examples of courage, strength and HONOR. We Indians saw the first ever televised war, sitting at home it was heart breaking to see our men falling for our better tomorrow, I personally felt heroism and nationalism no closer than when I heard great men sacrificing their lives for our country. Yes the above picture is the man who bought freedom and a ray of hope to every Indian sitting in homes to villages. Every look of his conveyed “if anything touches my fellow Indian it will have to pass through me”. These were the men who were saving our country, and such are the men who continue in doing so that’s why I say my country is protected.I take this opportunity through my blog in thanking Capt Vikram Batra and his parents in bring up a boy who turned in becoming a role model not only for me but for generations ahead.
His challenge quote “Yeh Dil Mange more”, has carved into generations of modern thinking people and youngsters like me that 25 years is enough to prove your country your worthiness.
He changed the perception of military observers and staged a grand example of “HONOR”. I am sure many of you would want to join my hands in thanking Capt Vikram Batra, who’s sacrifice went in bring freedom and sense of nationalism within Indians.
World says India has produced Gandhi, I say India has produced “Capt Vikram Batra”.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Why is it important to be independent?
Independent – To me is a property which goes far beyond the definition and scope of all physiologist and researchers. Today travelling back from my office I experienced one in its kind.
My train like usual in its sense was stopping at all stations, and adding my irritation like always. Till when it stopped at West Oakland, one of the few stations between my office and home. I saw this tall Naval Marine with his overalls and highly decorated uniform stepping in side and making way. It added more to his smartness when he was wearing his service aviator shades.
First I thought I would look stupid to strike a conversation with him knowing little about forces which were been taught by my brother. My fascination to see uniform could not hold me for long and I approached him, to ask about his line of fire.
Without taking his shades off he looked at me and in a very warm note he introduced himself. Upon revealing that I have no one here and have come from India to work, he confided his own being which left an inspiration.
He was 13 yrs old when his parents separated and dropped him all by himself, to earn for his living. He worked as a travel guide in Los Angeles and collected each penny for his high school. He worked straight hours from there to a community library and often slept in the library reading and preparing for his college. Till when he cleared his SAT and got through Duke University, one sought in its kind. This quality of being independent raised and paid him back when he learned that his tuition is being sponsored by his scholarship. When years went past from Freshmen to Senior he saw the Naval Marines conducting recruitment in his college. With the current need of the hour he resorted to join the Navy to foresee a secured career which could stabilize him for years ahead. Every time I saw him I could only see me, because of his dark shades which added to his personality. He took up great challenges during his course and siege with coming years. Till when I stopped and paused when he said this “I was deployed in Iraq, and I have lost my eyes so don’t wonder why I am wearing these shades in this weather”
I paused for a while and next when I could say anything his destination reached and he stepped out. I could think of no one else than god, and I asked him about his loyalty for people who take it the hard way, but still remain deprived of their “Fruits”?
Independent – To me is a property which goes far beyond the definition and scope of all physiologist and researchers. Today travelling back from my office I experienced one in its kind.
My train like usual in its sense was stopping at all stations, and adding my irritation like always. Till when it stopped at West Oakland, one of the few stations between my office and home. I saw this tall Naval Marine with his overalls and highly decorated uniform stepping in side and making way. It added more to his smartness when he was wearing his service aviator shades.
First I thought I would look stupid to strike a conversation with him knowing little about forces which were been taught by my brother. My fascination to see uniform could not hold me for long and I approached him, to ask about his line of fire.
Without taking his shades off he looked at me and in a very warm note he introduced himself. Upon revealing that I have no one here and have come from India to work, he confided his own being which left an inspiration.
He was 13 yrs old when his parents separated and dropped him all by himself, to earn for his living. He worked as a travel guide in Los Angeles and collected each penny for his high school. He worked straight hours from there to a community library and often slept in the library reading and preparing for his college. Till when he cleared his SAT and got through Duke University, one sought in its kind. This quality of being independent raised and paid him back when he learned that his tuition is being sponsored by his scholarship. When years went past from Freshmen to Senior he saw the Naval Marines conducting recruitment in his college. With the current need of the hour he resorted to join the Navy to foresee a secured career which could stabilize him for years ahead. Every time I saw him I could only see me, because of his dark shades which added to his personality. He took up great challenges during his course and siege with coming years. Till when I stopped and paused when he said this “I was deployed in Iraq, and I have lost my eyes so don’t wonder why I am wearing these shades in this weather”
I paused for a while and next when I could say anything his destination reached and he stepped out. I could think of no one else than god, and I asked him about his loyalty for people who take it the hard way, but still remain deprived of their “Fruits”?
Saturday, November 28, 2009
My friends from School !!!!!!!!
Lincoln once said “Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today”. He quoted this for a cause me and my friends proved the quote likewise by not leaving any naughty act for tomorrow. For us every day stood challenging not academically but by helping our teachers grow older, with the subjected tension and metal trauma given to them from us with “LOVE”.
Yes this is a story of four friends, who made it to become the greatest friends not by choice but by chance. Let me start with each, this is “Mr Bajwa Ji” must be wondering why so much of respect to him? The answer is since Eiffel tower is respected for being the tallest wonder, he is respected for being the tallest student passing out from any of the schools in India (reign 2002). I met him when I was 12 yrs old and first when he entered the class I thought he was misdirected for class 12th, but all my doubts were cleared when he cried for a friend who he hates the most today. With growing years, we bonded to become one of the best pals, not for any other reason but for our common interest i.e. not by studying but by playing as many games as this world can offer. His Dad being the sports head in the Navy helped us a lot in keeping away from books, and more inclined towards sports. Her mother realized the true essence of the cricket bat and used it often towards us, but let me tell you when she was after us with the cricket bat she thought of only hitting a six even after convincing her that a four will also do. We were a very competitive group of friends, the only thing which we never competed was our studies since we knew this is not worth competing, so we tried to over succeed by performing and giving our best in sports. He eventually turned out to be a software engineer, and landed our computer teacher to a pacemaker. His coding concepts still are an example in our school they are framed as “Things not to do during programming”. He was an excellent runner, preparing himself to run the fastest with coming eventualities.
Another friend known as “Rana/Shivu/panda/raju/soni……….” He was a pampered boy the only male child of his family, so he was named with every possible name so that his manlihood could never be doubted. He has helped me many a times and his shoulders have given me space not to do anything but to sleep through classes and my journey back home in our rickety bus. Not only him but his fathers contributions go a long way in our school days. His father taught us physics one day before our exam, for which he still stands unanswered about our time in class throughout the year. He was a great soccer player and the only penalty shooter in our team. His chemistry was a little weak, but our combined score always use to be the highest i.e. 95%. He now is a successful trader, his success was seen when sitting in Pune he brought the whole Market to a recession. He still stands unaffected and posts an example for youngsters “if you don’t get it the right way, twist your fingers after all they are your fingers”. His flings from school days left him deprived of kisses but added some great numbers to his pocket.
Last but not the least our one and only joker “chujaa”. We use to call him one because of his undernourished growth, he use to have air for his meals and wind for water. Having this her mom got enough time to sleep and work less on the boy with his growing years. His dream was to play for our football team, he also got a chance to prove his metal. He proved to be a success by striking a goal in a empty post which framed him to be a hero for the school and kids for future. It was only when he started having our rotten lunch boxes he grew to become the second tallest from all.
He was so motivated for sports, that he always showed up for matches and in return bunked his exams for taking some rest between his hectic match schedules. We all failed our Half yearly Maths paper, but his marks are still lying with FBI and awaiting to be disclosed.
These are my serious friends, who have always inspired me for everything. God bless them and I stand indebted for all the learning I got through them.
Yes this is a story of four friends, who made it to become the greatest friends not by choice but by chance. Let me start with each, this is “Mr Bajwa Ji” must be wondering why so much of respect to him? The answer is since Eiffel tower is respected for being the tallest wonder, he is respected for being the tallest student passing out from any of the schools in India (reign 2002). I met him when I was 12 yrs old and first when he entered the class I thought he was misdirected for class 12th, but all my doubts were cleared when he cried for a friend who he hates the most today. With growing years, we bonded to become one of the best pals, not for any other reason but for our common interest i.e. not by studying but by playing as many games as this world can offer. His Dad being the sports head in the Navy helped us a lot in keeping away from books, and more inclined towards sports. Her mother realized the true essence of the cricket bat and used it often towards us, but let me tell you when she was after us with the cricket bat she thought of only hitting a six even after convincing her that a four will also do. We were a very competitive group of friends, the only thing which we never competed was our studies since we knew this is not worth competing, so we tried to over succeed by performing and giving our best in sports. He eventually turned out to be a software engineer, and landed our computer teacher to a pacemaker. His coding concepts still are an example in our school they are framed as “Things not to do during programming”. He was an excellent runner, preparing himself to run the fastest with coming eventualities.
Another friend known as “Rana/Shivu/panda/raju/soni……….” He was a pampered boy the only male child of his family, so he was named with every possible name so that his manlihood could never be doubted. He has helped me many a times and his shoulders have given me space not to do anything but to sleep through classes and my journey back home in our rickety bus. Not only him but his fathers contributions go a long way in our school days. His father taught us physics one day before our exam, for which he still stands unanswered about our time in class throughout the year. He was a great soccer player and the only penalty shooter in our team. His chemistry was a little weak, but our combined score always use to be the highest i.e. 95%. He now is a successful trader, his success was seen when sitting in Pune he brought the whole Market to a recession. He still stands unaffected and posts an example for youngsters “if you don’t get it the right way, twist your fingers after all they are your fingers”. His flings from school days left him deprived of kisses but added some great numbers to his pocket.
Last but not the least our one and only joker “chujaa”. We use to call him one because of his undernourished growth, he use to have air for his meals and wind for water. Having this her mom got enough time to sleep and work less on the boy with his growing years. His dream was to play for our football team, he also got a chance to prove his metal. He proved to be a success by striking a goal in a empty post which framed him to be a hero for the school and kids for future. It was only when he started having our rotten lunch boxes he grew to become the second tallest from all.
He was so motivated for sports, that he always showed up for matches and in return bunked his exams for taking some rest between his hectic match schedules. We all failed our Half yearly Maths paper, but his marks are still lying with FBI and awaiting to be disclosed.
These are my serious friends, who have always inspired me for everything. God bless them and I stand indebted for all the learning I got through them.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Who will have the Power ?
America may stand as one of the brightest beacon of freedom, and opportunity for everyone but what worries me is its diplomatic policies and its zeal to maintain. The treat of dropping the most powerful bomb tarnished America in return of being the most powerful country in the world post Second World war.
Its indulging and influencing capabilities led to the split of one of the greatest communist, leaving fragments of USSR to fight amongst each other for basics of life. The world has seen the dominance of America for over nine decades, and continues to see its hunger through sinful wars on Iraq and Afghanistan.
When America concluded growth and power in this world, it started reaching out to the skies, planets and stellar objects through the lights of NASA. America through years enriched its predominance in Middle east and its hunger for oil made it possible for an American to purchase oil with the cheapest bargain when compared to the world. This resulted in naming the world as a "dollar denomination" world. With the lights of letting England pay back for the help granted to them in Second world war, America aligned a famous body known as NATO which walks all wars and stands next to America as one nation.
America may have been and continues to be the most powerful country in the world, but one questions crosses me with every ticking minute.
Is America walking the same lane which once Roman’s had?
Is America another example of the greatest empire falling like the Roman Empire?
With the current economy, world sitting and looking at East conveys that the time of power abdication has come. Has Obama’s reform now in China and next year on his visit to India, confirms on it. I welcome your thoughts to describe Power an bids of anexing - “India or china”.
Its indulging and influencing capabilities led to the split of one of the greatest communist, leaving fragments of USSR to fight amongst each other for basics of life. The world has seen the dominance of America for over nine decades, and continues to see its hunger through sinful wars on Iraq and Afghanistan.
When America concluded growth and power in this world, it started reaching out to the skies, planets and stellar objects through the lights of NASA. America through years enriched its predominance in Middle east and its hunger for oil made it possible for an American to purchase oil with the cheapest bargain when compared to the world. This resulted in naming the world as a "dollar denomination" world. With the lights of letting England pay back for the help granted to them in Second world war, America aligned a famous body known as NATO which walks all wars and stands next to America as one nation.
America may have been and continues to be the most powerful country in the world, but one questions crosses me with every ticking minute.
Is America walking the same lane which once Roman’s had?
Is America another example of the greatest empire falling like the Roman Empire?
With the current economy, world sitting and looking at East conveys that the time of power abdication has come. Has Obama’s reform now in China and next year on his visit to India, confirms on it. I welcome your thoughts to describe Power an bids of anexing - “India or china”.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
My Dad's Birth Day
23 rd November is regarded as a day of worship for me, and will always remain as one for the rest of my life.
Yes , it is the day when my father was born. I remember him as the only man who has brought a difference in the existence of my life. He still stages an example of strength, intelligence and vibrance to my ongoing life. I owe more than a world to all his contributions and sweat in bringing me up.
It’s been 13 years of his absence in my life, but i still feel his presence and warmth wrapped around my both inner and outer self. Every year this day brings me to a still to introspect how successful or unsuccessful, I was in aligning my life to his laid expectations.
With having all this I look up to the sky and wish my father “Happy Birthday”. Many Many Happy Returns of the day. On this day I also want to let him know that where ever he is, we all miss him and thank him for all his contributions towards the family.I will always love you and you will always remain as the most important person in my life.
Yes , it is the day when my father was born. I remember him as the only man who has brought a difference in the existence of my life. He still stages an example of strength, intelligence and vibrance to my ongoing life. I owe more than a world to all his contributions and sweat in bringing me up.
It’s been 13 years of his absence in my life, but i still feel his presence and warmth wrapped around my both inner and outer self. Every year this day brings me to a still to introspect how successful or unsuccessful, I was in aligning my life to his laid expectations.
With having all this I look up to the sky and wish my father “Happy Birthday”. Many Many Happy Returns of the day. On this day I also want to let him know that where ever he is, we all miss him and thank him for all his contributions towards the family.I will always love you and you will always remain as the most important person in my life.
Microsoft Co Founder - Allen treated for Cancer
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.
In a memo sent to employees, Jody Allen, Paul Allen's sister and the CEO of his investment firm Vulcan Inc., said the 56-year-old received the diagnosis early this month. According to the memo, Paul Allen has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a relatively common form of lymphoma.
Allen battled another form of immune system cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 20 years ago and survived. The CEO wrote that Allen "is optimistic he can beat this, too."
In a memo sent to employees, Jody Allen, Paul Allen's sister and the CEO of his investment firm Vulcan Inc., said the 56-year-old received the diagnosis early this month. According to the memo, Paul Allen has diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a relatively common form of lymphoma.
Allen battled another form of immune system cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 20 years ago and survived. The CEO wrote that Allen "is optimistic he can beat this, too."
Wells Fargo to repay 1.3 $ billion to investors
NEW YORK - Wells Fargo Investments LLC will repay about $1.3 billion to investors, charities and small businesses whose funds were frozen in the auction-rate securities market in the latest of a series of settlements with state securities regulators, an industry association said on Wednesday.
The company, a unit of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co, has agreed to offer to buy back auction-rate securities by mid-February 2010, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in a statement.
Wells Fargo will also reimburse clients who sold securities at a discount after the market froze and pay $1.9 million in penalties to states, said the statement.
The company, a unit of San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co, has agreed to offer to buy back auction-rate securities by mid-February 2010, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in a statement.
Wells Fargo will also reimburse clients who sold securities at a discount after the market froze and pay $1.9 million in penalties to states, said the statement.
Hershey may launch bid for Cadbury
NEW YORK - Hershey Co. may make a $17 billion bid for UK candy company Cadbury PLC, topping the recent $16.5 billion hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc., the Wall Street Journal reports Friday.
The bid wouldn't be ready for two weeks and the terms are in flux, the newspaper says people close to the matter have said.
But the people said the charitable trust that controls the company and has complicated Hershey's merger efforts in the past is now prodding CEO David West to beat Kraft's offer, the Journal reports.
The bid wouldn't be ready for two weeks and the terms are in flux, the newspaper says people close to the matter have said.
But the people said the charitable trust that controls the company and has complicated Hershey's merger efforts in the past is now prodding CEO David West to beat Kraft's offer, the Journal reports.
Real State agents see return of foriegn buyers
Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices.
Wong, president of Optimus U.S. Real Estate Fund, has bought 60 condos at heavy discounts from developers in financial trouble. Wong paid about $62,500 each for 18 Las Vegas condos that once were priced at about $250,000 apiece.
"This could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for real estate investment," said Wong, whose Calgary, Alberta-based fund has already invested $5 million cash and will spend millions more in the U.S. Southwest over the next several months.
Wong, president of Optimus U.S. Real Estate Fund, has bought 60 condos at heavy discounts from developers in financial trouble. Wong paid about $62,500 each for 18 Las Vegas condos that once were priced at about $250,000 apiece.
"This could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for real estate investment," said Wong, whose Calgary, Alberta-based fund has already invested $5 million cash and will spend millions more in the U.S. Southwest over the next several months.
NEW YORK - Microsoft has had talks with News Corp. about a tie up, which would involve News Corp. getting paid to take its news Web sites off Google Inc., a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
News Corp., which owns such papers as the Wall Street Journal and the Sun, started the discussions, which were at an early stage, the source said.
Microsoft has also talked with other online publishers about removing their sites from Google, according to the Financial Times, which first reported the development.
News Corp., which owns such papers as the Wall Street Journal and the Sun, started the discussions, which were at an early stage, the source said.
Microsoft has also talked with other online publishers about removing their sites from Google, according to the Financial Times, which first reported the development.
Presidents of United States of America
"Presidents of the United States" and "US Presidents" redirect here. For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation).
The White House, the president's official residence and place of businessUnder the U.S. Constitution, the President of the United States is the head of state and the head of government of the United States. As chief of the executive branch and head of the federal government as a whole, the presidency is the highest political office in the United States by influence and recognition. The president is also the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. armed forces. The president is indirectly elected to a four-year term by an Electoral College (or by the House of Representatives should the Electoral College fail to award an absolute majority of votes to any person). Since the ratification of the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1951, no person may be elected to the office of the president more than twice.[1] Upon death, resignation, or removal from office of an incumbent president, the Vice President assumes the office. This list includes only those persons who were sworn into office as president following the ratification of the United States Constitution, which took effect on March 4, 1789. For American leaders before this ratification, see President of the Continental Congress. The list does not include any Acting Presidents under the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
There have been forty-three people sworn into office, and forty-four presidencies, due to the fact that Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms and is counted chronologically as both the twenty-second and the twenty-fourth president. Of the individuals elected as president, four died in office of natural causes (William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Warren G. Harding, and Franklin D. Roosevelt), one resigned (Richard Nixon), and four were assassinated (Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy). The first president was George Washington, who was inaugurated in 1789 after a unanimous Electoral College vote. William Henry Harrison spent the shortest time in office at 31 days in 1841. At over twelve years, Franklin D. Roosevelt spent the longest time in office, and is the only president to serve more than two terms, but he died shortly into his fourth term in 1945. The current president is Barack Obama; he assumed the office on January 20, 2009.
The White House, the president's official residence and place of businessUnder the U.S. Constitution, the President of the United States is the head of state and the head of government of the United States. As chief of the executive branch and head of the federal government as a whole, the presidency is the highest political office in the United States by influence and recognition. The president is also the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. armed forces. The president is indirectly elected to a four-year term by an Electoral College (or by the House of Representatives should the Electoral College fail to award an absolute majority of votes to any person). Since the ratification of the Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1951, no person may be elected to the office of the president more than twice.[1] Upon death, resignation, or removal from office of an incumbent president, the Vice President assumes the office. This list includes only those persons who were sworn into office as president following the ratification of the United States Constitution, which took effect on March 4, 1789. For American leaders before this ratification, see President of the Continental Congress. The list does not include any Acting Presidents under the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
There have been forty-three people sworn into office, and forty-four presidencies, due to the fact that Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms and is counted chronologically as both the twenty-second and the twenty-fourth president. Of the individuals elected as president, four died in office of natural causes (William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Warren G. Harding, and Franklin D. Roosevelt), one resigned (Richard Nixon), and four were assassinated (Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy). The first president was George Washington, who was inaugurated in 1789 after a unanimous Electoral College vote. William Henry Harrison spent the shortest time in office at 31 days in 1841. At over twelve years, Franklin D. Roosevelt spent the longest time in office, and is the only president to serve more than two terms, but he died shortly into his fourth term in 1945. The current president is Barack Obama; he assumed the office on January 20, 2009.
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