TOP TEN TALLEST PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES
The United States of America has been led by very brave, intelligent, and talented leaders. There has not yet even one American lady president yet. This article however, will be not in the super serious side of things as we will be talking about the tallest leaders of the United States, the ones who have sat in the Presidential power. Will it JFK? Or how about Roosevelt, or Lincoln? Or even Clinton, Bush or Obama. Which is which? To find out, read the article below.
10. BARACK OBAMA
Baracj Hussein Obama is the current sworn President of the United States of America, making him the 44th President to date. He is on his second term, when he ran again for Presidency during the 2012 Presidential elections against Mitt Romney. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and is married to Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama, and is blessed with two daughters. Barack Obama stands 6 feet and 1 inch.
9. ANDREW JACKSON
Andrew Jackson is the seventh sworn President of the United States of America. During his tenure, he dissolved the Second Bank of the United States, and was the one who initiated force relocation of the Native American tribes to the West side of the Mississippi River. He is the inspiration of the creation of the Democratic Party. He stands the same height as Barack Obama which is 6 feet and 1 inch.
8. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Hail to the old school fellow, George Washington is the very first President of the United States of America. He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the happening of the American Revolutionary War. Being the first president, he is one of The Founding Fathers of The United States of America. During his tenure, he was the presiding officer of the convention that created the United States Constitution, the supreme law of the land until now. George Washington stands six feet and 1 and a half inches.
7. BILL CLINTON
Bill Clinton is the 42nd sworn President of the United States of America. He was 46 years old when he took oath as President, making him as one of the youngest Presidents of the country alongside Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. He stands six feet and 2 inches.
6. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the 32nd sworn President of the United States of America. He is the only American president to be on the presidential seat for 12 years, holding up four terms. During his tenure, he led the country through worldwide depression and war. He is a Democrat and a very dominant leader, and during his tenure, he made a new deal coalition, and domestic policies that defined American liberalism. FDR stands six feet and two inches.
5. GEORGE H. W. BUSH
He is the father of also former President of U.S., George Bush. He was the United States of America’s 41st sworn President. He was a known Republican and served in the seat of Vice-President before he became the father of the country. He was once a congressman, an ambassador and even a Director of the Central Intelligence. He is considered as the oldest living President and Vice-President and the oldest former President who is a veteran of the World War II. Bush senior stands at six feet and 2 inches.
4. CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
Chester Alan Arthur was the 21st sworn President of the United States of America. He became President after former President James Garfield was assassinated. In his tenure, he was most notably known for his enforcement of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, and Rivers and Harbors Act. He has served the army before he started off as a politician in New York. Chester A. Arthur stands at six feet and two inches as well.
3. THOMAS JEFFERSON
Just like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson was one of The Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He is the third sworn President and has been known for his Declaration of Independence as its main author. He spoke for democracy and the rights of every man and then became a worldwide influence not just for the Americans. He stands at six feet and two and a half inches tall.
2. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Lyndon Baines Johnson is the 36th President of the United States of America. He is one of the four people, who have served in four different positions, as a representative, as senator, as vice-president, and then finally as president. He assumed office after the assassination of his President who was at that time was John F. Kennedy. Lyndon B. Johnson stands at six feet and four inches.
1. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Abraham Lincoln is the 16th sworn President of the United States of America from 1861 until he was assassinated in year 1865. He led the country to a great run, by abolishing slavery, won the American Civil War, preserved the Union, and improved the country’s economy. He was born and raised to a poor family, growing up teaching oneself about what is to be learned in life. He became a lawyer and then went on to become President. He ties with Lyndon B Johnson in the number one spot, standing at six feet and four inches tall.