Chamblee54

The United States is currently in the second longest streak of Presidents living to finish their term in office. The last POTUS to die in office was John F. Kennedy, who met his maker on November 22, 1963. In a few weeks, that will be 50 years ago.
The first President to not finish his term, for mortal reasons, was William Henry Harrison. He perished April 4, 1841. This was 52 years, and 24 days, after George Washington was sworn in, on April 30, 1789. If BHO can get through two more years without the cigarettes killing him, then America will have a new record. The target date is December 16, 2015.
On the other side of the Atlantic, a similar countdown is in progress. Victoria served as Queen of England from June 20, 1837 to January 22, 1901 In calenderese, this is 63 years and 216 days. The current monarch, Elizabeth II, began her reign February 6, 1952. In another two years, unless her purse explodes and kills her, Elizabeth will be the longest serving ruler of England. She recently passed George III, who served 59 years. Elizabeth did not have a revolution in the colonies to concern her. The target date is September 10, 2015. This is a repost. Pictures by The Library of Congress.