History’s famous footwear

by Claude Salhani January 3, 2009

written by Claude Salhani January 3, 2009

President George W. Bush wanted to make history — he will. The bad news for the president is that he will certainly not be remembered the way he would have wanted. That is to say, fondly, or as a great American. Opinion polls have consistently placed Bush at the end of the line as far as popularity goes, behind the most unpopular presidents to date, Franklin Pierce, Warren G. Harding and James Buchanan. In 2006, Siena College in Loudonville, New York, polled 744 professors with the following questions: After five years as president, if today was the last day of George W. Bush’s presidency, how would you rank him? Great — two percent; Near great — five percent; Average — 11 percent; Below average — 24 percent; and Failure — 58 percent. A more recent survey, conducted in 2008, found that 98 percent believe that the George W. Bush presidency

Claude Salhani

Claude Salhani (1952-2022) was a Lebanese, French, and American photographer and journalist, best known for his work with UPI and Reuters. He later served as the head of UPI Photos and as Foreign Desk Editor. Salhani gained widespread recognition for his powerful photographic coverage of significant historical events, including the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings. His career spanned major global events such as Black September, the Lebanese Civil War, and the Gulf War, marking him as one of the leading journalists of his time in conflict reporting. In addition to his international work, Salhani was also a journalist at Executive Magazine in Lebanon, further solidifying his influence in the region's media landscape.

History’s famous footwear

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