Sherman Oath Origins

The term derived from the sherman pledge, a remark made by american civil war general william tecumse sherman when he was being considered as a possible republican candidat for the us. He declined, saying, i will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected. Thet's just look sherman oath origins here we it's american political jargon for a clear and direct statement by a potential candidt indcatin, he or she will not run for a particular elected position. But this is my point, les wer, we're wandering here. You could have invoked the sherman i only just found out about it. Ah, i'm going to retrospect