I'm 39. Millard Fillmore. Just because it's fun to say Millard Fillmore.
Who is your all time favorite President of the U.S. (not a poll)
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I think it's cool to see what non-Americans think about this. At least if their answer is serious. 
Thomas Jefferson. I'm 48.
Jefferson, along with Ben Franklin, most embodies the liberal Renaissance ideals and philosophy that the United States was founded upon.
Jefferson, along with Ben Franklin, most embodies the liberal Renaissance ideals and philosophy that the United States was founded upon.
50, non-American. Not up enough on 18th & 19th Century American history. There's been some good ones like Lincoln, Jefferson and Truman. I remember Truman presenting a history series on TV back in the 60s which, to me then, seemed pretty good.
But, after all that, I'd say Clinton.
Interesting. No one has said Kennedy. Is Camelot seen as so tarnished now? Keeping in mind we're SF geeks who wouldn't have seen man on the moon without him.
But, after all that, I'd say Clinton.
Interesting. No one has said Kennedy. Is Camelot seen as so tarnished now? Keeping in mind we're SF geeks who wouldn't have seen man on the moon without him.
I reckon the Soviets would have got there if the Americans didn't.
FDR because of what he managed to accomplish, even with a disability.
Martin van Buren.
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Naw, just kidding. Harry S Truman. And I'm 28. He left a very mixed legacy, but I still find him to be one of the best men to ever occupy the office. He had to resolve situations he didn't create, in a position he never really wanted, but he took it seriously, took charge, and made the decisions--even if they were deeply unpopular at the time. He seems to be one of those Presidents whose image has been rehabilitated over time. I like him for all the reason Ward Fowler listed.
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Naw, just kidding. Harry S Truman. And I'm 28. He left a very mixed legacy, but I still find him to be one of the best men to ever occupy the office. He had to resolve situations he didn't create, in a position he never really wanted, but he took it seriously, took charge, and made the decisions--even if they were deeply unpopular at the time. He seems to be one of those Presidents whose image has been rehabilitated over time. I like him for all the reason Ward Fowler listed.
It's tough. I like FDR but then we hit the interment camps and I have to do a double take. I like Teddy but his economic policies leave me dry. I like Bill Clinton but I feel that he wasted a bit of his presidency although it wasn't always his fault.
In the end I'm going with none.
I'm 20.
In the end I'm going with none.
I'm 20.
Since reading the biography by David McCullough, I have to say John Adams is one I admire because he seems a lot like me! I have a lot of admiration for anyone who achieves that office, though - even though I may disagree with his policies.
Tough to choose just one. Probably Thomas Jefferson (government structure and foundation, principles, passive land acquisition and expansion) or Teddy Roosevelt (environment, the National Parks system and land preservation).
54.
--Ted
54.
--Ted
He would be high on my list, but the thing is that he served less than one term in office. His primary legacy is that he was inspirational and a martyr.
Not necessarily. Their lunar program had quite a few problems.
I think we young kids are supposed to prove our lack of intelligence, or something like that.
TheLonelySquire
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Ronald Wilson Reagan
It was brought up later. The OP wanted to see how many people picked Presidents that were in power during their own lifetimes. Not many, apparently.
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