Experts rank the best US presidents of all time – Alton Telegraph

Experts rank the best US presidents of all time

Since George Washington was sworn in as the country’s first president in 1789, his presidential successors have made many integral and difficult decisions to help shape this country. Civil and international wars, economic crises, and deep-rooted bigotry are just a few major installments our presidents have had to tackle. It’s common to debate the efficacy, personalities, and politics of these office-holders during their terms, and opinions run far and wide many years later when analyzing past performance.

The expectations of the president have evolved over time. Jeremi Suri of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs asserts in his book, “The Impossible Presidency,” that the White House has progressively taken on such infeasible demands—particularly in the most recent 24-hour news cycle—that the president cannot possibly please everyone. Drawing upon recent “disenchantment” with presidents, Suri discusses the limitations inherent in the day-to-day details and duties of the office; we often don’t recognize the near-impossible task of leaders meeting the big-picture goals they’d set out to conquer on the campaign trail.

President Joe Biden has received constant criticism, largely for his handling of the Russia-Ukraine war. Biden requested Congress provide an additional $33 billion to assist Ukraine with economic and humanitarian efforts to fight off a Russian invasion that was initiated in February 2022. There’s been some pushback from Congress, as Biden also requested $22.5 billion in funds for COVID-19 relief…