Welcome to Top10Archive! Being the President of the United States of America is not an
easy job. You're under constant scrutiny not just the country you lead, but also the
world. Of course, this makes it tremendously difficult to hide any sort of gaffe, guffaw,
or even moments of splendor – such as these 10 greatest presidential moments in American
history. For this list, we've also added presidential candidates and nominees.
10. Ford Down! A world leader should have grace and style,
especially in those very public moments; but sometimes mother nature aims to work against
your ability to do even the simplest of things, like walk down stairs. After landing in Austria
in 1975, President Gerald Ford was making his way down the stairs from the craft and,
at about ¾ of the way, tumbled down to the ground. While the footage is amusing, especially
watching him stand back up as if nothing had happened, what makes this clip so great is
that it seemed to mark a long string of stumbles that earned Ford the reputation of a klutz.
9. Al Gore and the Internet Imagine being so into yourself that you take
credit for one of the world's greatest resources. In March of 1999, all eyes were on Al Gore
who, during an interview on CNN's "Late Edition" with Wolf Blitzer, claimed he "took
the initiative in creating the internet." Was Gore really stepping forward as the brain
trust within the United States Congress that brought the internet to life? Much of the
country thought so, creating a frenzy within the media surrounding the 2000 Democratic
nominee. If you dissect his words, which most of the media failed to do, what you'll likely
realize is that he wasn't touting himself as the inventor of the internet, but rather
an important part in initiating the implementation of it, which he was, though more careful wording
could have avoided the insanity. 8. Fooling Bush
We've all heard the saying: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, like white on
rice. No, wait, that doesn't sound right. Fool me once bitten, twice shy? Ugh, I can't
remember it. Hey, Dubya, a little help here? Ah, good 'ole Texas, providing our president
with idioms for him to completely muck up. During a 2002 speech at a Pledge Across American
event, lovable 43rd president George Dubya Bush decided to pass along his own bit of
wisdom, as skewed and fumbled as it sounded. The saying, of course, is "Fool me once,
shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." 7. Clinton's Big Debut
When running for President of the United States, you want to make a big impression on the people
that aim to vote you into office. Even more-so, you want to show the people working against
you just how cool of a guy you are. Cue presidential candidate Bill Clinton's appearance on an
episode of the Arsenio Hall Show in 1992. The performance was… interesting, to say
the least, and maybe not the first choice of things we'd have done after literally
just clinching the Democratic nomination. Then again, we probably aren't as cool as
Clinton was back in his hay day. 6. The Lust of President Carter
You probably wouldn't expect to open the latest issue of Playboy and find a tell-all
from a presidential candidate, but it has happened. In the November 1976 issue, which
featured a spread of playmate Patti McGuire, Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter sat down
with Robert Scheer, who had also interviewed California governor Jerry Brown. Despite the
length and depth of the interview that Scheer conducted, American media really only latched
on to one thing. When questioned on how the public views his religious beliefs, the presidential
candidate somehow got onto the subject of sin, admitting that he's "looked on a
lot of women with lust" and has "committed adultery in [his] heart many times." Definitely
not a presidential legacy you want to be leaving behind, but thanks to Amazon, it's not too
late to get your hands on that issue! 5. Legalities According to Nixon
Sometimes context can be the difference between making a valid point and sounding like a tyrannical
maniac. Richard Nixon may have learned this lesson during his series of interviews with
British journalist David Frost. In response to Frost inquiring whether the president can
cross legal boundaries in the interest of the nation, Nixon claimed: "When the president
does it, that means it is not illegal." While it sounds like Nixon is enjoying crime
sprees as President of the United States, what he was referring to was the president's
ability to approve a motion that may otherwise violate certain laws, therefore making it
legal in that instance. Maybe providing the explanation at the same time as the bold statement
would have been a better option. 4. Shoes for Bush
As an American, nothing about this clip should be funny… but we're not perfect. During
a press conference in Baghdad, an Iraqi reporter Muntadhar al-Zaidi stood up and threw both
of his shoes at President Bush. While there was an undeniable rage focused into each throw,
Bush's catlike reflexes are impressive, to say the least, and add a little comedic
value to this clip. It's tough to see, but it also looks like Dubya was smiling a little
on his rebound. 3. Obama: Fly Slayer
During a 2009 interview with John Harwood on CNBC, Obama found himself pestered by a
tenacious fly in mid-speech. Being a man of power, there was no way he could let the winged
infidel get away with its obnoxious buzzing, especially after ignoring POTUS' gentle
swatting. The creature took things a step further and landed on the president's hand
who, in one quick but loud motion, put an end to the pesky bug's life. As if it were
nothing, Obama coolly re-engaged the interview. Fly-Gate didn't just end with a tiny carcass
on the floor, though, as PETA allegedly started receiving media inquiries on Obama's more
murderous tendencies. In response, PETA writer Alisa Mullins wrote: "Human beings have
a long way to go before they think before they act."
2. Bernie's Birdcall Maybe if the DNC had listened to Mother Nature's
instincts, the 2016 presidency may have gone to a Democratic candidate. During a 2016 rally
at the Moda Center in Portland, Sanders was in the middle of discussing education when
a tiny feathered visitor drew an ecstatic reaction from his supporters. The small bird
interrupted the Bern's flow as audience members became distracted by the visitor.
Just as Bernie took notice to his newest supporter, the House Finch flew up onto the podium where
it perched for a moment before flying off. The crowd went wild, memes were created, a
hashtag was born, and Bernie would go down not as the 45th president of the United States,
but as Birdie Sanders. 1. Bush Gets Handsy
… alright, three times! We're trying, but, come on. Good 'ole George Dubya left
behind some legendary unintentionally comedic moments. George Bush made it known many-a-time
that he was not too keen on the "do's" and "dont's" of being president, but he
made one of his biggest mistakes at the G8 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2006.
And no, we're not talking about the sidebar comment made to British Prime Minister Tony
Blair. While meandering about, he passed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and, like
an awkward frat boy, stopped to give her an awkward shoulder squeeze. The Chancellor's
reaction was extremely telling as she flung her shoulders up to shake Bush and grimaced
at the very inappropriate gesture. Bush, however, went on his merry way, likely none-the-wiser.
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