NOTE: Money and power have always been the purpose of politicians (especially presidents) in America, as well as most countries. You have to be a special kind of stupid to think that politicians aspire to office for the purpose of serving or helping the public.
Politicians view us as cattle. Countries/states are their farms. They farm us the same as ranchers farm their cattle. They have no regard whatsoever to our welfare except to keep us healthy enough to continue producing for them. Patriotism among the common folks is a cruel but successful ruse to blind them to the real agenda of the criminals in Washington DC.
The United States’ “Founding Fathers” were very, very wealthy (as were most presidents). Most of them gained their initial wealth by marrying into wealthy families … as did George Washington who married the unattractive widow Martha Custis for her wealth. He then made the most of it.
George Washington became the wealthiest man in America in his day and is still the richest president in history. His interest in politics was obvious: he wanted to protect and enlarge his holdings of money and land. Presidents are power brokers. They use the power of their office to improve the money interests of themselves and their elite friends. They seek wealth and power. To them that is the meaning of “patriotism” … not at all what the media advertises. To them, patriotism equates to securing and enlarging their holdings anyway that is available to them … especially through international banking and wars. To them, that is what the “American Dream” and patriotism is all about. The common folks (cattle) be damned.
The Net Worth Of The American Presidents: Washington To Obama
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1st George Washington (1789-1797) | $525 million | His Virginia plantation, “Mount Vernon,” consisted of five separate farms on 8,000 acres of prime farmland, run by over 300 slaves. His wife, Martha Washington, inherited significant property from her father. Washington made significantly more than subsequent presidents: his salary was two percent of the total U.S. budget in 1789. |
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2nd John Adams (1797-1801) | $19 million | Adams received a modest inheritance from his father. His wife, Abigail Adams, was a member of the Quincys, a prestigious Massachusetts family. Adams owned a handsome estate in Quincy, Massachusetts, known as “Peacefield,” a working farm, covering approximately 40 acres. He also had a thriving law practice. |
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3rd Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) | $212 million | Jefferson was left 3,000 acres and several dozen slaves by his father. “Monticello,” his home on a 5,000 acre plantation in Virginia, was one of the architectural wonders of its time. He made significant money in various political positions before becoming president, but was mired in debt towards the end of his life. |
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4th James Madison (1809-1817) | $101 million | Madison was the largest landowner in Orange County, Virginia, with land holding consisting of 5,000 acres and the “Montpelier” estate. He made significant money as secretary of state and president. Madison lost money at the end of his life due to the steady financial collapse of his plantation. |
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5th James Monroe (1817-1825) | $27 million | Monroe’s wife, Elizabeth, was the daughter of wealthy British officer. He made significant money during eight years as president, but entered retirement severely in debt and was forced to sell Highland plantation, which included 3500 acres. |
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6th John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) | $21 million | Adams inherited most of his father’s land. His wife was the daughter of a wealthy merchant. He devoted most of his adult life to public service, notably after leaving office. |
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7th Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) | $119 million | While he was considered to be in touch with the average middle class American, Jackson quietly became one of the wealthiest presidents of the 1800’s. “Old Hickory” married into wealth and made money in the military. His homestead ”The Hermitage” included 1,050 acres of prime real estate. Over the course of his life, he owned as many as 300 slaves. Jackson entered significant debt later in life. |
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8th Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) | $26 million | Van Buren made substantial income as an attorney. He was one of only two men to serve as secretary of state, vice president, and president. He owned the 225-acre “Lindenwald” estate in upstate New York. |
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9th William Henry Harrison (1841) | $5 million | Harrison married into money – wife’s father was prominent judge and landowner. When Harrison’s mother died, he inherited 3,000 acres near Charles City, Virginia, which he later sold to his brother. He also owned “Grouseland” mansion and property, in Vincennes, Indiana. Despite his assets, Harrison died penniless, causing Congress to create a special pension for his widow. |
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10th John Tyler (1841-1845) | $51 million | Tyler Inherited 1,000-acre tobacco plantation. His first wife, Letitia, was wealthy. Tyler bought “Sherwood Manor,” a 1,600 acre estate, previously owned by William Henry Harrison. He became indebted during the Civil War and died poor. |
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11th James Knox Polk (1845-1849) | $10 million | Like his wife, Sarah Childress, Polk’s father was a wealthy plantation owner and speculator. Polk made significant sums as speaker of the house and governor of Tennessee, and owned 920 acres in Coffeeville, Mississippi, as well as 25 slaves. |
Visit the link below to see the rest of the Presidents up to today. The running of governments is the business of getting and expanding wealth and power for a few privileged families. The common folks are never the concern of politicians, and common people who get involved in politics are tricked, duped, exploited, and pacified.
The Net Worth Of The American Presidents: Washington To Obama – 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/banking-finance/2010/05/17/the-net-worth-of-the-american-presidents-washington-to-obama/#ixzz2ti76R09a
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