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Robert Browning McCallister, the 51st President of the United States, is a fictional character played in his youth by Logan Lerman on the television drama Jack & Bobby. Seal of the President of the United States, official impression The President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. ... A fictional character is any person who appears in a work of fiction. ... Logan Lerman (born 19 January 1992) is a child actor best known as teenager and future U.S. president Bobby McCallister on the television drama Jack and Bobby. ... Drama is a term generally used to refer to a literary form involving parts written for actors to perform. ... Jack & Bobby is a television series on the The WB Television Network. ...

Bobby McCallister was born and raised in the fictional college town of Hart, Missouri, graduating from Truman High School where he was the founder of the school's Space Club. He is the son of Grace McCallister and Juan Roberto Del Alba, a Mexican national. Throughout his childhood he was very close to his older brother, Jack. Grace McCallister used to say that Jack and Bobby were two different sides of the same coin. Without Bobby, Jack would never have learned compassion and without Jack, Bobby would never have gained strength. Later in life, Bobby would consider his brother Jack, to have had the greatest influence on his life. A college (Latin collegium) can be the name of any group of colleagues; originally it meant a group of people living together under a common set of rules (con-, together + leg-, law). As a consequence members of colleges were originally styled fellows and still are in some places. ... Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state of the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ... Jack McCallisteris a fictional character played in his youth by Matt Long on the television drama Jack & Bobby. ...


Before ascending to the presidency, McCallister had been the governor of Missouri and before that, a Congressman. Despite being raised by his atheist mother to be a secular humanist for most of his childhood, McCallister converted to the Episcopalian Church and was originally a minister. He first went to Congress as a Democrat to serve out the remainer of Jack's term after Jack was killed in a convenience store robbery. He later decided to run on his own, as a Republican. It was during this campaign that McCallister fell in love with the former Courtney Benedict, whom he later married. For information about the band, see Atheist (band). ... ... The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the nations capital is the national cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... A convenience store is a small store or shop, generally accessible or local. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...


When he began his campaign for the position of president, he chose Adam Chasen as his Chief Strategist. At first Chasen was somewhat reticent, however after realizing just how dedicated to his goal McCallister was, he signed on.


A Republican Governor, McCallister was running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2040, however he decided to run as an independent after he lost the California primary to Dennis Morgenthal, Senator from Missouri. The senator offered McCallister the position of running mate, something which the governor said he'd think on before getting back to him. How did he get back to Morgenthal? He announced live on national TV that he was running for the presidency as an independent. Centuries: 20th century - 21st century - 22nd century Decades: 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s - 2040s - 2050s 2060s 2070s 2080s 2090s Years: 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 - 2040 - 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 Events: The United States 99 year lease for bases on Bermuda (signed in 1941) will expire in 2040. ... State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Official languages English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ... A primary election is one in which a political party selects a candidate for a later election by all registered voters in that jurisdiction (nominating primary). ... A senate is a deliberative body, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature. ... A running mate is a person running for a subordinate position on a joint ticket during an election. ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... See TV (disambiguation) for other uses and Television (band) for the rock band European networks National In much of Europe television broadcasting has historically been state dominated, rather than commercially organised, although commercial stations have grown in number recently. ... The word Presidency is often used to describe the collective administrative and governmental entity that exists around an office of president of a state or nation. ...


Six months into the 2040 campaign McCallister lied. He told a story about his father being an esteemed professor of archaeology from Chile who went back to his country and was executed for his political beliefs. The media didn't buy it, and later proved it false. That lie nearly cost McCallister the election. Another time during the campaign that nearly cost him the race was during a presidential debate. During the fourth round of questions, McCallister froze for eight seconds after being asked a question about his half-hispanic heritage, with the whole world watching. He nearly lost because of these two incidents. Senator John F. Kennedy debates Vice President Richard M. Nixon in the first televised debates, 1960. ... Hispanic, as used in the United States, is one of several terms used to categorize native and naturalized U.S. citizens, permanent residents and temporary immigrants, whose background hail either from Spain, the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America or the original settlers of the traditionally Spanish-held Southwestern United...


In the second incident, sitting Democratic president Eugene Lorio was his only saving grace, jumping in at the end of eight seconds with McCallister still frozen solid and covering for him, thus being the only thing that would keep his campaign alive. There are several common types of campaign: For organized efforts, each toward specific political goals, see political campaign. ...


During the campaign McCallister asked Karen Carmichael to be his running mate, but it was well known she had virtually no interest in the position of Vice President. The post had but vanished under the last two administrations. So when the then Governor McCallister approached her about it, she at first turned down the offer and just assumed he'd move along. However, McCallister's great power of persuasion eventually managed to convince her to become his running-mate. A running mate is a person running for a subordinate position on a joint ticket during an election. ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ...


If there is one defining image associated with President Robert McCallister, it would be the photograph taken just before his election in 2040. It tells the story of a fiercely determined man on the cusp of arresting victory away from the jaws of near certain defeat. This black-and-white still photo of the back of McCallister poised backstage at a political rally, leaning his hand against the wall is a difficult picture to interpret. People associate the picture with the president’s determination as he steels himself for battle in the crucial hours to come. For, the night before the presidential election, the race was still tight, the outcome uncertain. If McCallister did win it would be by a negligible margin. They say the image tells the story of a man who sensed his destiny and chased it. In truth, it was none of these things. McCallister is asthmatic, he has been since childhood. He was simply pausing to catch his breath as he often does before a speech. A photograph (often just called a photo) is an image (or a representation of that on e. ... Asthma is a chronic condition affecting populations around the world. ...


Childhood friend, Marcus Ride served as Senior Counsel to President McCallister. Ride had been best friends with the president’s deceased brother Jack since the age of thirteen. When McCallister saw some dark hours during his presidency he would often say to his wife Courtney, "the wrong brother became president."


McCallister has always been known to relate to women better than men. Most friends say it probably has something to do with his mother. He is well known for his relationships with women, however not in the sense of being a ladies-man. His charisma is of a different sort. People close to President McCallister say it was less overt than the media would have people to believe... and less calculated. The word charisma (from the Greek word charis) or gift, is often used in this form to describe an ability to charm or influence people. ...


Although President McCallister was often approached by religious organizations for favors, he is remembered by many as the president who took a stand against religious interest...as well having the least amount of religiously motivated strife in the last thirty years during his presidency. He had a saying about those who would use God's name to achieve their own political ends: "We may have our faith in common, but I certainly hope that's all."


McCallister converted the old bowling alley in the White House basement into a chapel where every week they would have non-denominational services and he would always preach a highly inspirational sermon. Because of this, everyone who served in the McCallister Administration would often say Sunday was their favorite day at the White House. The southern side of the White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. ... A non-denominational church (usually Christian) is a religious organization which does not necessarily align its mission and teachings to an established denomination. ...


The events during his presidency indicate clearly just how unique his character is.


One time when President McCallister almost certainly relied on his faith was during a time of scandal. The press latched onto rumors that McCallister had sexually harassed a young girl working on the 2040 campaign. Before long, the White House realized it was beginning to lose the PR battle. White House Chief of Staff Miriam Chen-Pew (who served from 2041 into the beginning of McCallister's second term, at least) decided to ask the vice president to go before the media and defend the president. Yet, oddly it was Carmichael who offered to do so. This eventually led Chief of Staff Chen-Pew to suspect something odd... 8:17 am, August 6, 1945, Japanese time. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... Wiktionary has a definition of: Faith The word faith has various uses; its central meaning is equivalent to belief, trust or confidence. As such, the object of faith can be either a person (or even an inanimate object or state of affairs) or a proposition (or body of propositions, such... 8:17 am, August 6, 1945, Japanese time. ... A scandal involves widely publicized allegations of wrong-doing, disgrace or moral outrage. ... Press is a general term having a number of related meanings stemming from the original definition of pressing as the physical action of applying force: Things relating to Metalworking: Machine press, a machine that shapes material by the application of pressure; Flypress, a machine that cuts material by pressing with... Centuries: 20th century - 21st century - 22nd century Decades: 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s - 2040s - 2050s 2060s 2070s 2080s 2090s Years: 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 - 2040 - 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 Events: The United States 99 year lease for bases on Bermuda (signed in 1941) will expire in 2040. ... There are several common types of campaign: For organized efforts, each toward specific political goals, see political campaign. ... The southern side of the White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. ... The White House Chief of Staff is the highest-ranking member of the Executive Office of the President of the United States. ... (Redirected from 2041) (20th century - 21st century - 22nd century - other centuries) Definition In calendars based on the Christian Era or Common Era, such as the Gregorian calendar, the 21st century is the current century, as of this writing, lasting from 2000-2099. ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ...


In his first term as president, McCallister was faced with a national emergency that would come to be a truly defining event in his presidency. A massive terrorist attack occurred, wiping out downtown Chicago with a single nuclear bomb. Suspect detentions and plutonium-related evidence led the authorities to believe Saudi Arabian terrorists had conspired to execute the attack. The media, public, and agencies of the government were convinced and the national security council presented targets to the president for retaliatory strikes. McCallister was not quite convinced that the evidence was strong enough, prompting him to wait days, agonizing days for the victims' families, without green-lighting the strikes. As a result, public protests broke out, Congress demanded action, and the cabinet threatened resignation. President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... Terrorism is a controversial term with multiple definitions. ... General Name, Symbol, Number Plutonium, Pu, 94 Chemical series Actinides Period, Block 7, f Density, Hardness 19816 kg/m3, no data Appearance silvery white metal Atomic properties Atomic weight 244. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (also known as Saudia) is Saudi Arabias domestic and international airline, and one of the largest airlines of the Middle East. ... Terrorism refers to the use of violence for the purpose of achieving a political, religious, or ideological goal. ... This page covers security in the sense of protection from hostile action. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... A congress is a gathering of people, especially a gathering for a political purpose. ... A Cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...


Suddenly, a lucky break in the case, an unrelated raid on an everyday building, led to a drastic change in the conclusion of the authorities. As it turned out, a domestic militant group, the FNP was solely responsible for the attack. Everybody realized that if the strong military strike had been authorized, the consequences would have been disastrous. The President was effectively vindicated. The military strike plan was tossed out and McCallister spoke afterwards of waiting for overwhelming evidence before launching any kind of decisive action, in this case military action. National Security Advisor Cyrus Miller (in service of the president from 2041-2044), was exceedingly proud of him, as were others.-1... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... (Redirected from 2041) (20th century - 21st century - 22nd century - other centuries) Definition In calendars based on the Christian Era or Common Era, such as the Gregorian calendar, the 21st century is the current century, as of this writing, lasting from 2000-2099. ... Centuries: 20th century - 21st century - 22nd century Decades: 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s - 2040s - 2050s 2060s 2070s 2080s 2090s Years: 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 Events May 18 - Near-Earth object 2002 QF15 will make a close approach to Earth. ...


Chen-Pew and Courtney McCallister suspected the vice president's defense of the President and other events were odd, to say the least. Mrs. McCallister had, in her mind, other evidence consistent with that. The time came when President McCallister, Mrs. McCallister, Grace Benedict, and Vice President Carmichael confronted the realization that Carmichael and the President had been having an extramarital affair. As a result, eventually, Mrs. McCallister moved out of the White House and divorced the President. Also a consequence was the resignation of Vice President Carmichael, an unexpected move to the nation, early in the second presidential term.


President McCallister is often referred to as "The Great Believer." ("The Great Believer" was the name of a poem written by a homeless Vietnam war veteran who was a friend of Bobby's mother. Bobby always looked at it for inspiration. The poem was gibberish, but he liked the title.) Poetry (ancient Greek: poieo = create) is an art form in which human language is used for its aesthetic qualities in addition to, or instead of, its notional and semantic content. ... The Vietnam War was a war fought roughly from 1957 to 1975 after the North Vietnamese government secretly agreed to begin involvement in South Vietnam. ...


McCallister, who was victimized at one point by a physical attack as president (not an assassination attempt), is the father of four boys, the oldest of whom he and his wife named after his late brother. Another son, Henry, died in a drunk driving accident while driving in 2042, while the McCallister administration was in its infancy. Jack Ruby murdered the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, in a very public manner. ... Drunk driving (drink driving in the UK) or drinking and driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (i. ...


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Robert McCallister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1498 words)
McCallister was a 13-year-old boy growing up in rural Missouri who, according to the show's narrative, was destined to become the 51st President of the United States.
McCallister later asked Karen Carmichael to be his running mate, although it was well known she had virtually no interest in the position of Vice President since the post had all but vanished under the previous two administrations.
McCallister, who was victimized at one point by a physical attack as president (not an assassination attempt), is the father of four boys, the oldest of whom he and his wife named after his late brother.
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