10 greatest American Presidents?
After some time I have put together a list of the 10 greatest American Presidents and why they belong on the list. What would you change on my list?
1. George Washington-Father of our country, held the nation together through its toughest hours. Established precedent of relinquishing power after two terms.
2. Abraham Lincoln-Preserved the Union, ended slavery.
3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the Great Depression, then led the nation through WWII.
4. Theodore Roosevelt-Trust buster, helped establish country as a world power.
5. Andrew Jackson-Paid national debt, brought the common man into politics.
6. James K. Polk-Serverely underrated, accomplished all four goals in presidency. Acquired New Mexico and California, acquired Oregon Territory, established the independent treasury and lowered tariffs.
7. Woodrow Wilson-Led the nation through WWI, established the Federal Reserve.
8, Thomas Jefferson-Purchased the Louisiana territory, protected the rights of the common man.
9. James Monroe-Led the nation in the era of good feelings, took Florida from Spain, issued the Monroe Doctrine
10. Ronald Reagan-Ended the Cold War.