Jackie Strike was born on May 08, 1945, in Hope Creek,
New Hampshire, the only child of Joshua and Joy Strike.
Jackie's father died in the last days of World War II in Germany. As an orphan
Jackie soon learned about the atrocities of war. The Strikes owned a
small paper mill in what was in Jackie's
youth a single stoplight town with a population of 4,329. Jackie's mother Joy was an
energetic and strong-willed former dentist, who now had to run the family business
and so became a role model for young Jackie. The values of self sacrifice and a hard
work ethic were instilled upon Jackie from an early age.
Joy became chairwoman of the war grave commission and widows association in
1947. Jackie's uncle Eugene, a disabled war veteran, helped out running
the mill. Eventually he became Jackie's second Daddy. With the support of her
family and the close-knit community around her, Jackie developed the values that
have guided her as a leader, mother, writer, mayor, and presidential candidate.
Joy kept Jackie active and involved as a child, enrolling her in piano, violin, ballet,
French, riding, and swimming. She stressed the importance of manners and modesty to Jackie,
whose early interest in the arts fostered a life-long love of poetry and music. Joy also
made sure the neighborhood kids felt welcome in their house.
The Strike home became a popular gathering place for Jackie and her friends, where
they watched "American Bandstand" on TV and did embroidery on the back porch. As a
girl scout, Jackie received the
Gold Award.
In High School (1961-64) Jackie was a popular cheerleader and the first
and only Homecoming
Queen to be elected for three years straight. She also was president of the debating
society, and organized a state student council convention in Hope Creek, bringing
together student leaders throughout New Hampshire.
Starting in 1964, Jackie attended Oxford University, where her interest in
world affairs intensified. She debated with classmates the merits of the Vietnam
War. Jackie received a masters degree in philosophy, politics, and economics.
In 1968 Jackie became an independent war correspondent in Vietnam. Her reports
were published in European and US alternative press. While reporting from Khe Sanh,
she rescued three GI's and received a medal for bravery.
In 1970 Joy and Eugene died in a horrible plane crash. Due to this traumatic
experience, Jackie started riding only trains for intercontinental journeys. It was
up to her to take over the family business. She married her high school love,
Geoffrey Braker. They settled in Hope Creek. Soon she gave birth to their first
son Jake. Within a year their second son Jonathan was born. Jackie blossomed as a
manager of the paper mill and became involved in local politics.
In 1980 Jackie was sworn in as the youngest and first ever female mayor
of Hope Creek and mastered this job with her outstanding interpersonal and leadership
abilities. Women give their hearts and souls. They lead by example, and are less
likely to delegate a task and more likely to do it themselves.
Hope Creek undoubtedly benefitted from Jackie, who sponsored annual Student
Leadership Seminars, which brought together Hope Creek high school students with
her to discuss the problems facing the nation and to spark interest in the political
process. She made inquiries into government agencies to help seniors locate lost
Social Security checks. Jackie was a self-announced workaholic in office. However,
without sacrificing her official duties, she has always made her family top
priority. Geoffrey constantly improved his handicap.
In 1987 Jackie started spare-time modelling for a designer friend as a
hobby.
In 1991 Jackie lost her first son Jake in the ´Desert Storm`, her second
son Jonathan returned unharmed.
In 1994 Jackie appeared in the ´I´d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur`
Campaign. Her nude pictures became a major controversy, especially in Hope Creek.
The paper mill was running very well.
In May 1995, satisfied with what she had accomplished over the past 25
years and believing she needed new challenges, Jackie announced her candidacy
in 2000 to a group of friends. Believing in female superiority, Jackie Strike is
now running for President 2000.
George Washington was known as the father of this country. His actions helped
give it life. Now this country needs a real mother. In an effort to "unleash
the enormous potential of the American people", Jackie is speaking with voters and
taking her message across the country. "The reason I am running for President
is because my vision and caring leadership will improve the quality of life for
millions of Americans."
Jackie Strike is the author of "A Girl´s Life in America" which will be
published in February 2002, co-author of "Our Children - Our Future" more
of a vision than just an educational guide, and has written "My Pursuit - a Tribute
to America" which might also be published in the near future.
