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It truly seems a miracle that anybody survived the previous five decades. It was a world of endless conflict and war, with unspeakable suffering and death. The nine presidents who guided the country through that time had their work cut out for them.

Would the nation survive long enough to see the arrival of the next master POTUS 44? Surely things couldn’t get any worse.

POTUS 37 Richard Nixon (1969-1974) Two-term Republican. Military Service: Navy active duty in the South Pacific during WWII; Navy Reserve commander until 1966. U.S. Representative and Senator from California. Vice president to POTUS 34. The administration saw improved relations with China and the Soviet Union. The Vietnam War had been raging through the past two administrations. POTUS 37 declared an end to the war and brought US troops home. Nixon’s second term was rocked by a scandal related to the espionage of DNC offices. POTUS 37 made the longest long-distance call from the White House when he spoke with the Apollo XI astronauts on the Moon. He said, in part:

As you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquility it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to Earth. For one priceless moment in the whole history of man, all the people on this Earth are truly one. One in their pride in what you have done, and one in our prayers that you will return safely to Earth.

When Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned, the 25th Amendment was invoked. This unprecedented action appointed Gerald Ford as the next vice president. Upon the eventual resignation of POTUS 37, Ford became POTUS 38. He recruited Nelson Rockefeller to replace himself as vice president.

POTUS 38 Gerald R. Ford (1974-1977) One-term Republican. Freemason. Military Service: Navy Lieutenant Commander during WWII. US Representative from Michigan for more than 20 years. Vice president to POTUS 37 for less than a year. Ford finished Nixon’s second term, serving as POTUS for a little more than two years. His administration worked to reduce inflation and stimulate the economy. POTUS 38 worked to ease tensions in the Middle East and with the Soviet Union. Ford won the party nomination for re-election but lost to Democratic candidate Carter.

Ford’s birth name was Leslie Lynch King, which could yield different results. For an accurate examination, the adult name used at the time holds more relevance. What does Ford’s numerical fingerprint reveal?

GERALD R. FORD

7+1+4+1+9+1+3= 26/8

7+14+1913= 1934/17/8

BIRTH DATE = 8

VOWELS = 57/12/3 (full); 21/3 (reduced)

CONSONANTS = 127/10/1 (full); 73/10/1 (reduced)

FIRST NAME = 47/11 (full); 29/11 (reduced)

LAST NAME = 43/7 (full); 25/7 (reduced)

MIDDLE NAME = 94/13/4 (full); 40/4 (reduced)

FULL NAME (17 letters) = 184/134/4 (full); 94/13/4 (reduced)

MOST COMMON NUMBERS = three each of 3, 4, 6, and 9; two 7s

LEAST COMMON OR MISSING NUMBERS = one each of 1, 5, and 8, with 2s missing

Nothing remarkable appears in the birth date area of this numerical fingerprint, and no significant birthdays occurred during his presidency.

Examining the name, we quickly find a FIRST NAME total of 11. On the surface, the FULL NAME total appears to be 4, with totals of 184/13/4 or 94/13/4 by adding VOWELS+CONSONANTS. The same is true if you add the full and reduced totals for each of the three names. For example, the reduced totals are shown as (29+25+40=94). However, if you look at the reduced totals of those numbers separately, you would see this (11+7+4=22). That one was hard to find. The reduced total of INITIALS (G, R, F) equals 22.

The most common numbers are three 3s (L, U), 4s (D), 6s (F, O), and 9s (R). There are also two 7s (G, P). There is a D and an R in all three names (4+18=22). These numbers point to someone compassionate, caring, and honest.

There is one occurrence of each of the numbers 1 (A), 5 (E), and 8 (H). The number 2 is completely absent. These weak numbers suggest low ambition, poor leadership abilities, and problems with cooperation and diplomacy.

Our roadmap suggests that it was time for an unscheduled pit stop, to assess the situation and switch drivers early. As with POTUS 29 (Harding), POTUS 38 would be in the Oval Office for a term shorter than four years.

Gerald Ford is known for being the only person to never win an election for POTUS or vice president. His goal was to be Speaker of the House, with no strong aspirations for the White House. As an accidental president, he can’t be judged too harshly.

We can evaluate this numerical fingerprint without knowing anything about the individual or his politics. In doing so, weak numbers are revealed. The few master numbers present are difficult to pinpoint. In essence, this was not the best person to be POTUS 38. Perhaps his predecessor, Spiro Agnew, would have been more suitable. Or POTUS 37 could have selected someone other than Ford. Also, Rockefeller could have become POTUS 39 at any time.

The roadmap informs us that we will go through five drivers before the next major pit stop at POTUS 44.

POTUS 39 James E. Carter (1977-1981) One-term Democratic. Military Service: Navy active duty and reserve during WWII, Lieutenant working on nuclear-powered submarines. Governor of Georgia. Won election by highlighting Issues of inflation, recession, unemployment, and energy shortages. The primary accomplishment was to broker a peace deal between Israel and Egypt. Russia invaded Afghanistan. Staff at the US embassy in Iran held hostage, released the day POTUS 39 left office. In his post-presidency life, Carter has been regarded as a great humanitarian, known for his charitable organization Habitat for Humanity. Carter was 99 years old, celebrating his 100th birthday on October 1 this year.

POTUS 40 Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) Two-term Republican. Military Service: Army during WWII, saw no combat; made training videos and achieved the rank of Captain. Before being the 33rd Governor of California, Reagan was known for his acting in more than 50 Hollywood films. A former liberal who became a champion for conservative causes. As a two-term POTUS, he was the President of the 1980s, a decade of peacetime prosperity. Took steps to improve the economy and strengthen national defense. He appointed this first woman to the Supreme Court. The signing of the Immigration Reform Act granted amnesty to some three million undocumented workers. His bold and defiant attitude contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union.

POTUS 41 George H. W. Bush (1989-1993) One-term Republican. Military Service: Navy pilot during WWII, achieved the rank of lieutenant. U.S. Representative from Texas. Ambassador to the United Nations under POTUS 37. 11th Director of the CIA. Vice president to POTUS 40. The Cold War ended in 1991. POTUS 41 then dealt with the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, leading to American involvement with Desert Storm. Bush lost re-election, perhaps due to third-party candidate Ross Perot or because of concerns about the economy.

POTUS 42 William J. Clinton (1993-2001) Two-term Democratic. Governor of Arkansas. Inspired to enter politics after a meeting with POTUS 35. The 1980s were dominated by POTUS 40. However, the 1990s belonged to POTUS 42. It was a period of low unemployment, low inflation, peace, and prosperity. Crime decreased and the budget was balanced with a surplus. Supported expansion of NATO. Despite drawn-out impeachment proceedings due to personal indiscretion, POTUS 42 continued to experience high popularity, domestically and abroad.

FLASHBACK: 2000 Presidential Election. Voters waited while the Supreme Court ruled on a matter in Florida where 22,000 ballots were allegedly thrown out, and Al Gore (VP to POTUS 42) received an 11th hour recount. After wrangling dangling chads, the reigns of power were handed over to Bush with 5 more electoral votes than Gore.

POTUS 43 George W. Bush (2001-2009) Two-term Republican. Military Service: Lieutenant Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War but did not join overseas. Governor of Texas. Son of POTUS 41. The era of peace and prosperity with POTUS 42 ended only months after POTUS 43 entered the White House. The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. defined the direction of the next eight years. POTUS 43 created a new cabinet-level department named Homeland Security, a combination of 22 federal agencies working together. U.S. forces were sent to Afghanistan in a search for Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. The invasion of Iraq resulted in the capture and assassination of Saddam Hussein.

As documented in Number Synchronicity, many examples of master numbers appeared around the events of September 11, 2001. This further reinforces my assertion that these numbers appear during times of chaos, transition, and uncertainty. Here are a few excerpts for reference:

• The date 9-11 was already familiar as a household word signifying emergency. 9+1+1=11
• September 11th is the 254th day of the year (2+5+4=11). After September 11 there are 111 days until the end of the year.
• The twin towers resembled a giant 11 in the New York City skyline, each with 110 stories. The World Trade Center was built as a symbol of world peace through world trade.
• Each tower had 21,800 windows (2+1+8=11), each only 22 inches wide.
• The first plane to hit the World Trade Center was Flight 11. It had 92 people on board (9+2=11). This included 11 crew members.
• The next plane, crashing into the Pentagon, was Flight 77.
• The second plane to hit the towers had 65 (6+5=11) people on board.
• A fourth plane heroically averted another disaster and crashed in Pennsylvania with 44 people on board.
• The State of New York was the 11th State added to the Union
• New York City, Afghanistan, The Pentagon, and George W. Bush, each contain 11 letters.
• The Pentagon is the world’s largest office building at 6.5 million square feet, a city within a city covering 29 acres (6+5=11; 2+9=11).
• Flags were ordered to fly at half-staff through the 22nd.
• Several of the terrorist pilots were 22 years old.
• I was living in the redwoods of northern California at the time. The events of September 11 had a profound effect on me, as it did for everyone. For me, the prolific appearance of master numbers was unavoidable. I looked at my deck of tarot cards with 22 Major Arcana. I noticed that the Tower card depicted a burning tower with people leaping from the top. This card symbolizes rapid change and breakdown of ideas.
• Similar number synchronicities occurred around attacks by the same terrorist group in 1993. These attacks also targeted the Pentagon and the World Trade Center.

POTUS 43 addressed the nation before the day was over. He stated that the attack was intended to frighten the country into chaos and confusion. He said America was attacked today because we are the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. No one will keep that light from shining. I hope that Americans are comforted by a power greater than any of us.

FLASHBACK: 2004 Presidential Election. POTUS 43 had no serious challengers among his fellow Republicans. A quick look at the numerical fingerprints of leading Democratic candidates to become POTUS 44 showed John Kerry and John Edwards with the most master numbers, with Wes Clark being next. Kerry was the nominee with Edwards as running mate, losing to the Republican ticket of Bush/Cheney. Once again, voting irregularities made front-page news as absentee ballots went missing and voter registrations were found shredded. Once again, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bush. POTUS 44 would have to wait.

FLASHBACK: 2008 Presidential Election. With POTUS 43 unable to serve a third term, Vice President Cheney refused to run if nominated or serve if elected. All along, he could have become POTUS 44 if something happened to the president. Among the top Republican candidates were Giuliani, Huckabee, Keyes, McCain, Paul, and Romney. The first two showed the strongest numerical fingerprint for someone seeking to be POTUS 44. The Democratic Party offered Biden, H. Clinton, Kucinich, Obama, Dodd, and Richardson, with Clinton and Richardson presenting the strongest numerical fingerprints. A potential Independent candidate, Michael Bloomberg, did not go for it but had the strongest numbers of all of them. Clinton presented more experience on the world stage, but the nomination went to Obama with about 300 more delegate votes than Clinton. They were virtually tied in the popular vote. With the tickets of Obama/Biden v. McCain/Palin, Obama won with 53% of the popular vote and 192 more electoral votes than McCain.

POTUS 44 Barack Hussein Obama (2009-2017) Two-term Democratic. Lawyer and community organizer. Illinois State Senator and US Senator-IL. Recognized as the first Black POTUS in US history and was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. POTUS 44 inherited several wars and a bad economy. Known for the Recovery Act and the Affordable Care Act. Ordered the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden. Withdrew most US troops from Afghanistan. Repealed the military “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy initiated by POTUS 42. He signed a nuclear treaty with Iran. The United States joined 190 countries in signing the Paris Agreement to tackle climate change. Although the media often portrayed this administration as “scandal-free” POTUS 44 caused plenty of Obama drama.

What does his numerical fingerprint reveal?

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA

• 8+4+1+9+6+1 = 29/11
• 8+4+1961=1973 = 20/2

• BIRTH DATE = 29/11
• VOWELS = 54/9 (full); 27/9 (reduced)
• CONSONANTS = 109/10/1 (full); 37/10/1 (reduced)
• FIRST NAME = 36/9 (full); 18/9 (reduced)
• LAST NAME = 32/5 (full); 14/5 (reduced)
• MIDDLE NAME = 95/14/5 (full); 32/5 (reduced)
• FULL NAME (18 letters) = 163/10/1 (full); 64/10/1 (reduced)
• MOST COMMON NUMBERS = six 1s, three 2s, two each of 3, 5, 9
• LEAST COMMON OR MISSING NUMBERS = one each of 4, 6, and 8, with 7s missing.

In looking at the date of birth, only one master numbers jump. Adding the numbers in the date of birth results in a 29 (2+9=11). POTUS 44 assumed office in 2009 at age 47 (4+7=11). He celebrated his 55th birthday during his final year in office.

Turning to the name we find the obvious master number appearing as the K (11) in the FIRST NAME. Combining the FIRST NAME and LAST NAME, without counting the MIDDLE NAME, there are 11 letters. Beyond that, this numerical fingerprint presents nothing more in the way of mastery.

Six 1s (A, S) are the most common numbers found in this name. Three 2s (B, K) follow them. There are two each of 3 (C, U), 5 (E, N), and 9 (I, R). These numbers are found elsewhere as FULL NAME CONSONANTS (1), FULL NAME (1), LAST NAME (5), MIDDLE NAME (5), FIRST NAME (9), and VOWELS (9). The abundance of 1s points to leadership abilities.

The least common numbers show up with only one each of 4 (M), 6 (O), and 8 (H). These deficiencies are found elsewhere. They appear as MIDDLE NAME CONSONANTS (6) and LAST NAME CONSONANTS (6). They also appear as MIDDLE NAME VOWELS (8) and LAST NAME VOWELS (8). The absence of 7 appears in only one place as FIRST NAME CONSONANTS. A deficiency of 7s suggests issues around faith.

FLASHBACK: 2012 Presidential Election. With no challengers to a POTUS 44 re-election, Republicans presented Romney, Santorum, Paul, Gingrich, Perry, and Cain. Romney received the nomination with Santorum as running mate. I had previously reviewed their numerical fingerprints and assumed Obama would be re-elected. Obama received 5 million more of the popular vote and 126 more electoral votes than Romney.

The hypothetical roadmap has guided us on this journey since POTUS 1. It reminds us to stop at key points along the way. That journey has brought us to POTUS 44, the last of the masters. POTUS 44 enjoyed popularity among many Americans and around the world, but his numerical fingerprint tells a different story.

A master number 11 for a date of birth and his ages of 47 and 55 while in office are the strongest aspects. A single K (11) gives a boost, and a tiny bump with 11 letters in the middle name. Other than that, we get zip.

His middle name may have caused concern with some American voters, reminiscent of Saddam Hussein. Likewise, Obama eerily echoed Osama bin Laden. Aside from that, we examine the numbers without knowing the person, his politics, ethnicity, gender, or personality.

By applying the same tools used to assess the prior master POTUS, Obama comes up short. In the context of POTUS Past, one would expect POTUS 44 to outshine POTUS 22. POTUS 22 has an incredibly powerful numerical fingerprint. Instead, the numbers suggest that this was not the right person for the job. Indeed, the numbers of POTUS 44 are on par with those of POTUS 29 and POTUS 38, both with weak numbers. Nonetheless, a POTUS without sufficient evidence of mastery left his mark, twice. In doing so, the meticulous construction of the preceding master POTUS lost integrity and strength.

POTUS 11, POTUS 22, and POTUS 33 have the names of James, Stephen, and Harry. They perhaps have an advantage over POTUS 44. Their numerical fingerprints exhibit uncanny levels of evidence pointing to mastery and POTUS Potential. Not the case with POTUS 44. Some might argue that the name Barack Hussein Obama has Arabic roots in Kenya and does not coincide with the English alphabet. This fact may invalidate this method of measurement.

Nonetheless, as with any scientific measurement, consistency is key. The same rules and tools apply to all equally. The numerical fingerprint of POTUS 44 shows a mediocre level of mastery. It would seem that this is when we, as a country, took a wrong turn. Voters inadvertently elected the wrong candidate to be at the wheel for eight years.

It may be helpful to remember this. The quest for POTUS 44 could have turned out much differently as early as 2004. Likewise, the 2008 and 2012 elections could have given us another person to fill the role of POTUS 44.

In the 2008 primaries, the Democratic Party could have nominated Hillary Clinton. Alternatively, the election could have gone to Republican nominee John McCain. What if the Republican nominee had been Giuliani or Huckabee? All of their numerical fingerprints support the idea that better options were available.

The road has become more dangerous and the destination remains uncertain. We might have picked up some questionable hitchhikers along the way and taken a wrong turn. Maybe this wrong turn wasn’t with POTUS 44, easier to blame POTUS 38. It could have been with any of the elections during this cycle. In any case, it seems things went askew after Agnew.

As the job of POTUS becomes more demanding, more frequent status checks may be necessary. Valuable lessons learned from POTUS Past inform us that the next assessment must occur before POTUS 55. That will be POTUS 47. Voila! Which brings us full circle back to today.

The gap between POTUS 33 and POTUS 38 was less than the gap between POTUS 22 and POTUS 29. Likewise, this gap gets even smaller from POTUS 44 to POTUS 47.

I can’t emphasize enough that this should serve as a wake-up call to American voters. It matters who gets nominated and elected, altering the course of history in unpredictable ways. These decisions have consequences. It’s worth the time and effort to dig a little deeper to reveal the real numbers associated with any candidate. Don’t just rely on poll numbers.

Many people assert that Trump’s entry into politics was a response to Obama’s administration as POTUS 44. If Clinton or somebody else had been POTUS 44, Trump might not have felt it necessary to run for office. Then again, maybe not. The past few years could have unfolded quite differently.

FLASHBACK: 2016 Presidential Election. With POTUS 44 unable to seek a third term, Clinton seized the Democratic Party nomination over Bernie Sanders, both in their second bid for the White House. The Republicans had a slew of candidates, including: Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Kasich, Paul, Huckabee, Carson, and Jeb Bush. Trump overwhelmingly received the nomination with 1441 delegate votes. In the General Election, Clinton received about 5 million more of the popular vote. However, Trump led by 77 Electoral votes.

POTUS 45 Donald J. Trump (2017-2021) One-term Republican. Real estate mogul and reality TV celebrity with no prior political experience. In a presidential first, the win was communicated via social media. Most of his presidency dealt with the COVID pandemic and a widespread shutdown of society. The development and production of a vaccine was accomplished in record time. His administration focused on tax reform, federal de-regulation, and foreign trade agreements. POTUS 45 confronted the issue of illegal immigration head-on. Funds from the Department of Defense were used to construct a wall extending some 450 miles along the southern border. Additionally, several conservative justices were appointed to the Supreme Court. Consequently, abortion activists blame Trump for the Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. The justices considered it a state matter that should not be dictated by the federal government. Military spending was increased and a new branch of the military was created, the Space Force. POTUS 45 was twice impeached. The allegations included solicitation of a foreign government to interfere in a US election and incitement of an insurrection. As with two impeached presidents before him (POTUS 17 and POTUS 42), the Senate did not convict.

An in-depth analysis of the numerical fingerprint of Trump can be found in the 2020 post POTUS PRESENT: MAGA Saga in advance of the 2020 election when POTUS 45 sought re-election. The numbers are unusually impressive, standing out among fellow Republicans and Democratic rivals at the time. Trump did not win the 2020 election and, as. POTUS 45, rounds out Cycle Five.

Continue with events since POTUS 45 left office in the next post POTUS 47: Begin the Countdown.

Trump ran again in 2024, and the post Master Numbers and the 2024 US Presidential Election includes an update with more details on other candidates and running mates.

SUMMARY OF CYCLE FIVE

• Master Number: POTUS 44; secondary master number POTUS 38
• Freemasons: 1. POTUS 38
• Death while in office: NONE. The only cycle without the death or assassination of a president while in office. POTUS 40 survived being shot.
• States added: None
• One-term: 4 Three Republican, 1 Democratic; Two-term: 5 Three Republican, 2 Democratic
• Duration: 52 years (same as Cycle 1). This cycle ended 20 years sooner than if each POTUS had served two full terms. Cumulatively, the next cycle begins 128 years early (1+2+8=11).
• Inventions and Innovations: personal home computers, worldwide web (internet), mobile phones, Americans landed on the moon. The twin Voyager probes were sent to explore interstellar space. Landers and rovers to Mars, Skylab Space Station, the International Space Station, Space Shuttle Program, and the growth of the private space industry with Virgin Galactic and SpaceX among others. Although electric cars were first developed in the early 20th Century, and at one point made up a third of vehicles on US roads, their use faded away with the availability of cheap oil. This cycle welcomed the first mass-produced electric hybrid vehicles that gained popularity amid concerns about climate change, with dozens of fully electric models (EVs) to follow. Several private companies developed prototypes of flying cars. Massive accumulation of nuclear arsenal. This Cycle saw the end of the Cold War which had persisted since 1947. It was replaced with a Global War on Terrorism and nearly endless Post-911 wars.
• Population Centers: The 10 largest cities at the end of this cycle: New York City (8.8 million), Los Angeles (3.9 million), Chicago (2.7 million), Houston (2.3 million), Phoenix (1.6 million), Philadelphia (1.6 million), San Antonio (1.5 million), San Diego (1.4 million), Dallas (1.3 million), San Jose (1 million)

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This is part of a series entitled POTUS CODE: Election-Year Guide to Picking a President by the Numbers

My reviews of the numerical fingerprints remain nonpartisan, unbiased, without regard to policies or personality. I could provide an analysis of what I think it means, but wish to avoid appearing critical, judgmental, or showing favoritism to influence one way or another. For your convenience, refer to common interpretations below, or seek out other sources. You may cross-reference any numbers you consider significant and arrive at your own conclusions.

For Reference

• BIRTH DATE = Life Path to reveal opportunities, challenges, lessons
• VOWELS = Heart’s Desire
• CONSONANTS = Authentic Self
• FIRST NAME = Personality
• LAST NAME = Traits
• FULL NAME = Destiny or Expression
• MOST COMMON NUMBERS = Strengths
• LEAST COMMON OR MISSING NUMBERS = Weaknesses

For more information about master numbers and the numerical fingerprint of the word master see post HOCUS POCUS POTUS: Identifying the Numerical Fingerprint

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5, F-6, G-7, H-8, I-9, J-10, K-11, L-12, M-13, N-14, O-15, P-16, Q-17, R-18, S-19, T-20, U-21, V-22, W-23, X-24, Y-25, Z-26

• 1= A J S
• 2 = B K T
• 3 = C L U
• 4 = D M V
• 5 = E N W
• 6 = F O X
• 7 = G P Y
• 8 = H Q Z
• 9 = I R