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Ulysses S. Grant
A Civil War hero, Grant focused on Reconstruction and civil rights for freed slaves, but his presidency was marred by scandals and corruption among his appointees, undermining trust in government. -
Chester A. Arthur
Initially seen as a political insider, Arthur surprised many by advocating for civil service reform, most notably signing the Pendleton Act, which began the shift from patronage to merit-based appointments. -
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison promoted economic modernization, passed the Sherman Antitrust Act to regulate monopolies, and supported veterans’ benefits, but rising federal spending hurt his popularity. -
William McKinley
McKinley led the U.S. to victory in the Spanish-American War, expanding America’s global presence. He supported high tariffs and gold-backed currency but was assassinated early in his second term. -
Theodore Roosevelt
A progressive reformer, Roosevelt busted monopolies, expanded national parks, and strengthened the presidency. He also built the Panama Canal and projected U.S. power globally with his “Big Stick” diplomacy. -
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson guided the U.S. through WWI and proposed the League of Nations. Domestically, he passed progressive reforms, but his racial segregation policies and crackdown on dissent remain controversial. -
Herbert Hoover
Hoover’s presidency was dominated by the onset of the Great Depression. Though he tried to stabilize the economy, his limited response made him a symbol of government inaction. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR transformed the federal government through the New Deal to combat the Depression and led the U.S. through most of WWII. He expanded executive power and served an unprecedented four terms. -
Harry S. Truman
Truman ended WWII by authorizing the use of atomic bombs, helped establish NATO, and began the Cold War containment strategy. He also desegregated the military and recognized Israel. -
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy inspired a new generation with his charisma and vision. He navigated the Cuban Missile Crisis, supported civil rights, and set the goal of landing a man on the moon before being assassinated. -
Gerald R. Ford
Ford took office after Nixon’s resignation and aimed to restore trust in government. His pardon of Nixon was controversial, and economic troubles like inflation hurt his public standing. -
Jimmy Carter
Carter focused on human rights and energy policy but struggled with inflation and the Iran hostage crisis. Though unpopular by the end, his post-presidency earned him praise for humanitarian work.I’m just -
Ronald Reagan
Reagan promoted tax cuts, deregulation, and a strong military, helping end the Cold War. His economic policies boosted growth but increased the national debt. He remains a key figure in shaping modern conservatism. -
George Bush
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William J. Clinton
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George W. Bush
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Barack Obama
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Donald J. Trump
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Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Donald J. Trump
