Who do u think was the best president in american history and why?
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It's a toss-up between three:  FDR, Washington, and Lincoln.\nFDR, because even though he did things that nowadays would have everyone screaming "IMPEACH!" he led our country effectively out of the Great Depression, and his leadership during WWII was extraordinary.  Also, his "fireside chats" are legendary, and they were a huge comfort to those who lived in those tumultuous times.  The things he did "wrong" e.g. "allowing" the attack on Pearl Harbor, and putting the Japanese into concentration camps, are mostly forgotten in light of his accomplishments.\nWashington, for obvious reasons stated by other answerers.  Even though he was a slave owner.\nLincoln, because he MADE the country unite on a sensitive issue...even though it's what caused the civil war.  We turned out the better for it though, didn't we?\nI think all three of them would be rolling over in their graves if they could see what the American people have become.  They were proud patriots, who loved this country.  I'm just glad they weren't criticized for their shortcomings like our current president is for his.  If they were, the country would have fallen apart, or slavery would still be legal, or we would all be speaking German and bowing down before statues of Hitler.  Or all three.
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i like washington cause he chopped down a cherry tree--wow we went from a president that chopped down a tree to one that slept around on his wife-or had sexual relations-wow where did our morals go-anyway-i also like ben franklin-cause he is on money and shares my name...maybe draw a cherry tree for washington and a large bill for franklin
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jimmy carter.\nhe is well known for being the most ineffectual president in american history... and this is because he put the thoughts and concerns of common people before those of the wealthy beaurocrats in washington.  even today, he selflessly serves the community and reaches out to those in need.\n\nfurthermore, the people who say george w bush are hilarious... am i the only person who remembers him giving that speech about ten years ago saying that the quickest way to the oval office is through christianity?  it's such a front... it's sickening.
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Abraham Lincoln. Preserved the union despite the civil war and freed the slaves. He was a great thinker and orator as well.
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In my life time it has to be Jimmy Carter.  He got little respect being a humble peanut farmer but he cared for All Americans regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation more than any racist republicans has.
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there were many good presidents and many not soo good presidents.  since i dont know my history well enough to answer this i will just guess at a few that i think were good.  george w.  and i mean WASHINGTON and not bush.  abe lincoln.  Theodore roseavelt.  JKF.  and i'm actually considering William Clinton.  I might be missing a few but like i said it was an educated guess.
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George W. Bush is the Best President Ever
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George washington.\nThere would be no America without him.
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Obama. He has the charisma to unite the nation which is really what we need right now. Also, the "inexperience" should not be an issue. Look at the John F Kennedy. He had one term in the Senate before he was elected and everyone loved him (granted, his assassination was quite unfortunate, I think he could have done so much more with a second term.) Another inexperienced president was Lincoln, I don't think anyone can effectively argue that he was not a good president. Obama's short time in Washington means that he has had less time to be exposed to the corruption that is so common there.
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Lincoln.  Besides his impressive contributions to the art, language, and style of politics, no man who has ever occupied the oval office faced as much difficulties while in office.  Even FDR, with the Great Depression and WWII, did not have to face the devastation of the Civil War that Lincoln faced on a daily basis.  The nation was torn apart.  Families were split and government was on the brink of collapse on more than one occasion.  With what can only be described as supreme will, Lincoln kept the country from ruin.  He rose up from lowly beginnings to embody the spirit of the nation.
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Best = tie between Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt\nWorse = George W. Bush; without fail and or reservations.
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President Lincoln\n\nFido
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I'm not sure I was heavily influenced by a president, but I'd have to go with George (the 1st).\n\nThat cherry tree story really affected me in kindergarten.
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I would not classify him as a remarkable President.  He had no concept of Foreign Policy, his domestic policy was mediocre at best.  I would rate Abe Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt and JFK as better presidents.
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Define "best."  LBJ was a phenominal president with a war problem.  Dwight Eisenhower did almost nothing, but it was the most productive nothing he could have done.  FDR managed some really amazing things given what he had to deal with.
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I would be inclined to say that he is a fantastic leader.  He is far from being the best (Reagan) but he is one of my favorite presidents.
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George Washington is a good one and also Martin Luther King Jr. He was fighting for a better America in very hard times.