Top ten presidents in American history 17 Articles

by Erin St John

After thoughtful consideration, here is a history student's top-ten list, with explanations. Enjoy! 1. ABRAHAM LINCOLN - By holding together the Union in the face of Civil War and ending slavery in the United States, L...read more

by Con Fusion

There is no pastime more enjoyable for people than creating top ten lists. Top 10 greatest moments in rock and roll, top 10 most beautiful people, top 10 ways to make your children listen to you, top 10 (anything). There i...read more

by Brandon Murphy

A top ten list of American Presidents is certainly a difficult proposition. It is my belief that Americans do not know all of the problems that each President faced. We are often inspired by the boldest of our leaders, but...read more

by Jessica Cristiano

Coming out from behind the "Bush" Presidential! The word itself is a word that should send shivers up the spine. I reflect back to my antiquated history books in High School where portraits of past Presidents lea...read more

by Robert Mccauley

1. George Washington. He could have been a king or a military dictator, but chose to ride into the sunset. He gave the young nation the leadership it was lacking and became the model from which all future presidents coul...read more

by Tom Ontis

As a student/teacher/observer of American History and Government, it is always fun (some of my friends think my mind is warped when I call history 'fun') to consider just who were the greatest presidents in the 208 years s...read more

by John Journey

I love history. It is the one subject in school I did the best at, and still love to read about things that happened in the past. I am a firm believer in the fact that if we don't learn from the mistakes of the past, we ...read more

by Gary Betts

The number-one spot on on most people's list of the top-ten presidents in American history would either be George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. These choices are confirmed by the Washinton Monument and the Lincoln Memoria...read more

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by William Cobbs

My first choice for President in order of perfection is Thomas Jefferson. The reason is that he established the sense of what the American dream has become, and set down the rules for attaining that dream as free men. We...read more

by Gary Sacco

Top 10 Presidents in American History: President of the United States qualifies as the free world's most stressful job imaginable. Energetic, fresh faces grow wrinkles. Conquering smiles and charms evolve into wry, wear...read more

by Ted Sherman

The history of male-only American presidents will certainly end within the lifetimes of most of us. So, in retrospect, let's pause and consider who did the best job leading the USA. I polled university and high school stud...read more

by Lance Cole

I feel the top ten Presidents in American History Is George Washington for he helped create the country, even though he did not want to serve as President Abe Lincoln who freed the slav...read more

by David Furritus

Hmmm....Top Ten Presidents. Well, the only thing I have to go on here is how history has treated them. I could take the easy route and go with only Presidents have been in power since my birth, but that would be a bit s...read more

by Bobby Lynch

To make a top ten presidents you undermine the number one president. George Washington. Was able to do far more with far less than any other president. Why? The answer is simple he did not do more than he could, and he ...read more

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by Kevin C. Carr

Is it possible to fathom that we have had, at least, 10 great presidents in our time as a nation. I have the faith and knowledge of my own convictions that we have. Though the debate would be strong, as is our right to dis...read more

by Brandie Long

My Top Ten Presidents are as follows: 1) George Washington- he supported our way of life from the very beginning and sometimes I wonder what life would be like today if this country did not have him. 2) Abraham Lincoln- h...read more

by Wayne Mclaughlin

1-GEORGE WASHINGTON was the only person the colonists would trust to be president. Without his presence, formulating a constitution leading to a strong central government would have been impossible without which we would ...read more