The Greatest US Presidents Ranked

Published on 10/02/2018
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George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush senior was President for one term, which lasted between 1989 and 1993. He’s also the father of the later President George W. Bush. He previously served in the White House for 8 years, as Vice President for President Ronald Reagan. George was renowned for his leadership skills, especially in times of crisis. He was also a skilled negotiator, so great for international relations. During his time in office, there were numerous symbolic historical events, from the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War to the first Gulf War. He was also responsible for several landmark acts, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act and the North American Free Trade Agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada. If that’s not all, he also holds a record-breaking legacy of for the longest presidential marriage, lasting 73 years!

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

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John Adams

John Adams hold the prestigious title as the 2nd president of the United States, and served between 1797 and 1801. As one of America’s founding fathers, during his time in office, he built up the navy, so was renowned as “the father of the American Navy”. He also famously resolved a conflict between the US and France, but only served one term, because he was defeated by Thomas Jefferson  in the elections.

John Adams

John Adams

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