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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis
However, have we had any great presidents who were not also known for their public speaking ability? Could Moses get elected president?
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Thomas Jefferson was a notoriously poor public speaker. After his first State of the Union address was inaudible to most of Congress, he never gave another one. The rest he sent to Congress in writing. There are also reports that he had a lisp.
Lincoln's voice was often described as high-pitched, unpleasant and shrill.
I guess it shows what good writing can do.