George Washington was a military hero. So was the 7th president, Andrew Jackson, who took office in 1829.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

Prof Bogdanor and Major General Patrick Cordingley, former commander of 7th Armoured Brigade and vice president of the UK National Defence Association, debate how far former commanders should be allowed to enter the public forum.

BBC: Guthrie comments 'beyond acceptable'

On August 7th the information ministry sent the draft law to the president.

ECONOMIST: The press in Myanmar

The president went on trial in the Senate on December 7th, and the first few days showed how ill-prepared the prosecution was to present its case.

ECONOMIST: The Philippines