I'd rank Clinton higher, quite frankly, and I'd rank Trump dead last. The man tried to foment an insurrection in order to overturn an election! It doesn't get worse than that!
Buchanan essentially let the Civil War happen and then Johnson let most everyone involved in the Civil War off free. Yes, Trump tried to start a coup, but this country has actually fought a true civil war. It is not hard to see why the presidents around that time as worse.
I've just ordered the Garfield biography recommended. I've read one other years ago that I quite enjoyed as well as visiting his home museum. I tend to think he would have been a highly rated president had he lived long enough to actually serve.
I'd rank Clinton higher, quite frankly, and I'd rank Trump dead last. The man tried to foment an insurrection in order to overturn an election! It doesn't get worse than that!
Buchanan essentially let the Civil War happen and then Johnson let most everyone involved in the Civil War off free. Yes, Trump tried to start a coup, but this country has actually fought a true civil war. It is not hard to see why the presidents around that time as worse.
Fair points.
Great way to celebrate Pres. Day.
I, however think both W. Bush and Trump will settle furhter down on these lists over time.
Good job.
Thnx
Interesting how the rankings move around! Thanks for sharing! And BTW...happy birthday Chris!
The list of books is amazing stuff
I've just ordered the Garfield biography recommended. I've read one other years ago that I quite enjoyed as well as visiting his home museum. I tend to think he would have been a highly rated president had he lived long enough to actually serve.