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James Monroe was an officer in the Revolutionary War and served as Secretary of War under President Madison. He studied law under Thomas Jefferson but was never admitted to the bar and practiced law.
Andrew Jackson was a general in the War of 1812 and studied law at a law office but never went to college and was almost self-taught . He passed the law exam and practived law for several years.
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What president had only one year of education and taught himself how to read and write and became a lawyer?
lincoln
Who is Herbert Reid?
Lawyer Who Taught Many Black Leaders.
What president was nicknamed the preacher president?
None of the US presidents made a living as a preacher. Garfield achieved some fame for a series of debates in which he took the pro-religion side. Jimmy Carter taught Sunday School classes while he was President.
What jobs did chester arthur have before he became president?
Arthur taught school and was a principal for two years until he passed the bar exam. He joined a law firm in New York City and worked as lawyer for 17 years,getting active in city politics. In 1871 he was appointed (duty) Collector of the Port of New York and held the post until 1878, when President Hayes revamped the collections department and forced Arthur out. He then started his own law firm.
Who is the US President that cannot read nor cannot write?
No President was illiterate at the time of his election, but Andrew Johnson learned to read only as an adult, when he was taught to read by his wife.
The president taught himself to read and write. he was a terrific lawyer and the first president to have a beard?
Abe Lincoln
What president had only one year of education and taught himself how to read and write and became a lawyer?
lincoln
Why was Alexander so successful as a military leader?
Alexander the Great is depicted as a great military leader because in 13 years he conquered most of the known world, generally in the face of insuperable odds. Many of his tactics are taught in military schools today.
Was Barack Obama a lawyer before he became president?
Yes, he practiced law and taught as a law professor before he entered politics.
What type of skills did Abraham Lincoln learn?
Abraham Lincoln was a practiced postman, logger, lawyer (he taught himself), politician, president, and so on.
What was James a Garfield's occupation before he was president?
Garfield taught l in high school and college and served a a college president. He studied law and became a lawyer before he ran for office. He served in Congress before he was President.
Was Abraham Lincoln a commander?
As President, he was Commander-in-Chief, but he had no experience in military command. He taught himself military strategy and tactics from the Library of Congress to be able to converse with his generals.
What did president Abraham Lincoln start his professional as?
He self-taught himself education which eventually enabled him to serve as a Lawyer In Frontier Illinois in the 1830's and 40's.
Who is Herbert Reid?
Lawyer Who Taught Many Black Leaders.
Who taught Alexander military skills?
Alexander the Great was taught military skills by his father, King Philip II of Macedon. Philip was an experienced and successful military leader and strategist, and he trained Alexander in various aspects of warfare from a young age. Under his guidance, Alexander developed a deep understanding of tactics, leadership, and military strategy, which he would later use to conquer much of the known world.
What did Abraham Lincoln teach himself?
he tught us to be kind never give up and be hounest
What president taught school?
Ford
