Past Republican presidents share a laugh over a game of poker. Wouldn't it be interesting to listen in on the conversation between Abe Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Dwight Eisenhower, both George Bush, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan?
"In Andy Thomas's political print Grand Ol' Gang, past Republican Presidents are sharing a laugh over a game of cards. Reagan, both Bushes, Eisenhower, Nixon, Gerald Ford, Teddy Roosevelt, and even old Abe Lincoln are all there.
"It’s lonely at the top!
"Our Presidents have a uniquely solitary job. They surround themselves with the strength and wisdom of talented and experienced people, but as Harry Truman once said, 'The buck stops here'” We can hardly imagine the weight of decisions they must bear. Perhaps that is why we are so familiar with the before and after photographs depicting the accelerated ageing process while in office. These leaders deserve some time to relax and unwind.
"Some of the greatest times anyone can enjoy are when we can let our guard down because we are among those who have been where we have been: people who know the truth and don’t make harsh judgments. We can have a great time with each other especially after the challenge has been met and the heat is off. We can talk, commiserate and just be ourselves. Who do former presidents hang out with? Wouldn't it be just a great time if they could 'let their hair down' together and just have a time to laugh and remember? Can you imagine that?
"Well, here they are:
Republicans (Counterclockwise around the table beginning in lower left): GHW Bush, Lincoln, Ford, Nixon, T. Roosevelt, Eisenhower, GW Bush, Reagan."--Andy Thomas
Pairs well with the framed option of Callin' the Blue, also available on our website.
Open Edition Framed Size 25" x 19"
