In 1788, George Washington was elected president. He is generally considered by historians to be one of the three greatest presidents.
Seventy-two years later, in 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president. He is generally considered by historians to be the greatest president.
Seventy-two years later, in 1932, Franklin Roosevelt was elected president. He is generally considered by historians to be one of the three greatest presidents.
Seventy-two years later, in 2004, [_] will be elected president.