If McCain and Palin had been elected,?

Betty Ford studied at a dance school for two years after high school, but has no college degree. Although, I guess that still counts as some kind of education after high school.

I think Mamie Eisenhower may not have gone to college (1953–1961). She attended “finishing school,” lol, but that’s also something beyond high school (I think).

Mamie Eisenhower (1953–1961), Bess Truman (1945–1953), and Eleanor Roosevelt (1933–1945) attended “finishing school,” but not college, but I have no idea what finishing school is and if it takes place as a high school or post-high-school thing. Gail?

Florence Harding (1921–1923) went to a music conservatory, but I am unsure as to whether that counted as high school or college.

Edith Roosevelt (1901–1909) and Ida Saxton McKinley (1897–1901) also only attended finishing school.

Rose Cleveland (sister of Grover Cleveland) may not have attended any college.

Thank-you so much girlofscience! Lurve to you! I didn’t know where to look. I guess in the scope of history it was no big deal then.
What happened to “Finishing School” anyway?

A finishing school is defined as “a private school for men or women that emphasizes training in cultural and social activities.” [1] The name reflects that it follows an ordinary school and is intended to complete the educational experience. It may consist of an intensive course, or a one-year program.

I think options were a bit more limited back then, which would explain the “finishing school.” I’m just glad we didn’t have to go there and that the first couple is far smarter than I am.

I think finishing school would be fun!

how would Mr Palin’s lack of higher education effect our country?

Palin said that he was her partner in the Govenor’s office, that’s why he had access to try to get her brother in law fired. If he had that kind of influence as a VP dude it could effect our country in a big way. I wondered at the time, (and also wondering if I was being sexist) why he wasn’t vetted more in the press. That’s why I asked about other first and second spouses.

Isn’t it a relief that this is no longer something we have to be worried about!

amen. GOBAMA!