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Oct 18, 2020 · The Best U.S. Presidents of All Time, According to Experts #11. Woodrow Wilson - 28th president (Served from: March 4, 1913–March 4, 1921) - Political party: Democratic - Overall C-SPAN score:...
- Abraham Lincoln. – 16th president (March 4, 1861-April 15, 1865) – Political party: Republican. – Overall C-SPAN score: 897. — Political persuasion score: 91.5 (#2)
- George Washington. – 1st president (April 30, 1789-March 4, 1797) – Political party: Independent. – Overall C-SPAN score: 851. — Political persuasion score: 89.9 (#4)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt. – 32nd president (March 4, 1933-April 12, 1945) – Political party: Democratic. – Overall C-SPAN score: 841. — Political persuasion score: 94.8 (#1)
- Theodore Roosevelt. – 26th president (Sept. 14, 1901-March 4, 1909) – Political party: Republican. – Overall C-SPAN score: 785. — Political persuasion score: 90.3 (#3)
Franklin D. Roosevelt still ranked in the top three, but editor James Taranto noted that Democratic-leaning scholars rated George W. Bush the sixth-worst president of all time while Republican scholars rated him the sixth-best, giving him a split-decision rating of "average".
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) Historians laud Franklin D. Roosevelt for his extraordinary popularity and his devotion to economic justice. FDR assumed the presidency during the worst of the Great Depression, but assured the American people: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
- Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) Among all the U.S. presidents, Lincoln is almost always in the top five for crisis leadership ability, his dedication to keeping the United States together and for pursuing equal justice for all.
- George Washington (1789-1797) The nation's first president ranked highly for his moral authority and overall performance within the context of his time.
- Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt (1901-1909) Theodore Roosevelt ranked highly for public persuasion and other presidential attributes. Just 42 when he became the youngest president in the nation's history, he had the enthusiasm and energy to convince Congress to pass progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy — exemplified by his motto, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
Washington Examiner, Here are the greatest presidents of all time, according to C-SPAN July 1, 2021 A&M, Four A&M professors contribute to 2021 C-Span Survey on the Presidents, the most of any U.S ...
Feb 20, 2023 · 1. Abraham Lincoln (16th president) ranks best for his crisis leadership, administrative skills, vision, and pursued equal justice for all.
Jun 13, 2022 · The five highest rated presidents, according to the C-SPAN survey, are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt and Dwight D....
