Our 38th President, Gerald R. Ford, once said "I have had a lot of adversaries in my political life, but no enemies that I can remember." In our current day and age of divisiveness and bitter backbiting in politics, it is hard to fathom that one would not develop enemies from across the other side of the political aisle. Yet, Ford was not known to make personal attacks, and leveraged a generous amount of self-depreciation when talking about himself. His demeanor and outlook helped heal a nation after the Watergate scandal and the resignation of his predecessor, Richard M. Nixon. One might say that he was the right person for the job.
Where did Ford learn humility? Where would he have learned to be kind, friendly and cheerful? Much of his outlook was formed by home life, but would it surprise you to know that President Ford was also a Boy Scout? Not only was he a Boy Scout, but he was our only President who earned the Eagle Scout rank. Among President Ford's accolades was earning the recognition as a Distinguished Eagle Scout and the Silver Buffalo Award.
A Scout is Friendly.