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U.S. Presidents

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The death of a president is always a big deal, whether it is unexpected - such as John F. Kennedy&#39;s assassination - or predictable, like Ronald Reagan&#39;s death after suffering from Alzheimer&#39;s disease for ten years. While former presidents always get the full memorial Monty, the death of a sitting president can cause political upheaval as the successor takes the reigns. But just how many US presidents have died? Sure, you probably have a rough idea, but do you know the circumstances of their deaths and the legacy they left behind?&nbsp;

Looking to the past is crucial to understanding the present. And knowing how all the US presidents died - especially the ones that died in office - can shed some light on our current political situation. In total, 39 US presidents have passed on. Keep reading to learn about all the US president deaths that have happened since the inception of our country.

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John Wayne appeared in nearly 200 films in his long career - most of them westerns. As is to be expected of stars from decades past, many of Wayne's opinions and decisions were less than progressive. When you dive into the following John Wayne facts, some of them may surprise you. The actor spoke his mind, and he didn't care to apologize for it.&nbsp;Vote up the most interesting facts about John Wayne, and see which ones rise to the top.

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Welcome to the main event of the highest office. In this hypothetical battle royale, 45 presidents will enter, but only one will leave. Though current technological limitations prevent us from actually seeing who would win in an ultimate presidential fist fight, there&#39;s nothing stopping anyone from wildly speculating about the results. And just because there&#39;s no such thing as a definitive answer, that doesn&#39;t mean there aren&#39;t right answers and wrong answers.

Whether it be their physical stature, combative nature, or previous experience throwing down, some presidents would undoubtedly have a pugilistic advantage over others. Some presidents never raised a fist in their lives, while others threw hands and faced down death on the regular. In a melee, anything goes - and even the Electoral College can&#39;t protect them in the pit.

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Several famous actors have played real U.S. presidents in films, either while they were in office and before they became famous politicians. Some of the best times presidents were on screen they were portrayed by Academy Award-winning actors. There are even actors who played the same American president multiple times or different presidents in multiple films.Who has played Presidents? Daniel Day-Lewis won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Steven Spielberg's 2012 film, Lincoln. Day-Lewis originally turned down the role but revisited the project after Liam Neeson dropped out. Bill Murray played Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 2012 film, Hyde Park on the Hudson.Jeff Daniels portrayed George Washington in 1999's The Crossing. Other famous actors who played American presidents include Anthony Hopkins and Sam Rockwell.Which actors do you think were the most presidential? You may not be able to vote them into office, but you can vote the best performances up to the top of this list.

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Though the office of Vice President is frequently overshadowed by that of the Presidency, it is still one of the most important executive offices in the US government. While there have been times&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/presidents-and-vice-presidents-who-hated-each-other/philgibbons">when the President and Vice President did not like each other</a>, for the most part they have tended to work well together (this is particularly true of the 20th century).&nbsp;In fact, the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries have seen a number of great Vice Presidents,&nbsp;individuals who have gone on to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-u-s-vice-presidents-of-all-time">make a significant mark on the office and the country</a>. Thus, it is worth taking a closer look at the specific duties and responsibilities the job entails.&nbsp;

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When it comes to the depiction of U.S. Presidents in Hollywood, the silver screen has presented us with an unparalleled collection of presidential portrayals. Be it factual or fictional, these creations often bring moments of power, adversity, triumph, and tragedy, all wrapped in high stakes and captivating storytelling, from White House and beyond. From raw and painstakingly precise biopics to nerve-wrenching action films, these movies provide viewers with a broad palette of emotions while showcasing the formidable challenges faced by these iconic leaders.Among such rich cinematic offerings, we've handpicked a selection of the best movies about United States presidents, creating a list that encompasses everything from acclaimed classics to emphatic audience favorites. These films not only succeed in presenting an in-depth exploration of American presidential lives and deeds but also in captivating audiences with top-notch performances and gripping plotlines. Some are true stories, offering a deep dive into a president's times in office, while others are fictional narratives, bestowing on them extraordinary situations like being taken over by the enemy and throwing them into action hero roles. Other releases manage to throw in elements of comedy, even while juggling more serious hijack or hostage plot points.For fans of heart-racing, adrenaline-pumping cinema, the inclusion of exciting presidential action movies ensures that there's never a dull moment. Whether it's the president kickstarting the action or valiant heroes saving the head of state - these films are guaranteed to keep you gripping the edge of your seat. Some include the darker moments of history, like POTUS attack or assassination attempts along with the people who protect and save those leaders. Even after death, these names of the past live on in the history books and on the big screen.Are you a cinema enthusiast who prefers to watch from the comfort of your own home? We've made it incredibly simple to find out where these fantastic films are streaming. Next to each selected film, you'll discover accessible streaming buttons, taking you directly to platforms such as Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO Max, or Paramount+. No matter where you prefer to stream, we've made getting to your favorite presidential movies as simple as a click of a button.To quote Abraham Lincoln – "Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." So, without any further ado, scroll through our list of expertly picked presidential movies. Delve into the world involving presidential struggles, triumphs, personal lives, and political maneuverings, and don't forget to vote up your favorite movies. Your vote is most important and can shape the cinematic ranking of America's chief executives.

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Discussing politics is a daunting task at best, and the second inauguration of Donald Trump in January 2025 far from cooled the political waters. There has been endless discourse about his inauguration, particularly Elon Musk's “Roman salute” that many have equated to fascism. With all this discourse going on, it's a reminder of shocking moments from inaugurations past.For instance, Andrew Jackson invited 20,000 guests to a party at the White House that ended in a drunken brawl. Then there's Nixon's second inauguration, which led to dead pigeons lining his presidential parade route. Some believe William Henry Harrison's inaugural speech led to his untimely death one month after taking office.In the list below, we break down the most notable, odd, and notorious events that took place at and around presidential inaugurations.

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Well-Behaved Women

Lists about the first ladies who have reached America's highest status (for women) — being married to the President — from Martha Washington to Hillary Clinton to Melania Trump. 

FLOTUS: America's Mom

Who are those people who lived in the White House, making appearances and speeches and promises and mistakes? To understand them, you must get to know the spouses, children, and even siblings of U.S. Presidents, past and present. 

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Julia Gardiner Tyler

Before the revolutionary Eleanor Roosevelt or the glamorous Jackie O, there was Julia Gardiner Tyler, the second wife of President John Tyler. Despite the fact she became First Lady in the 1800s -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/different-waves-of-feminism-and-what-they-mean/rylee_en">a stifling and oppressive era for women</a> - Julia Gardiner Tyler was bold, brazen, and fabulous. The wild side of Tyler's young bride was much gossiped about, but rather than letting the headlines dictate her life, Tyler dictated the headlines. She branded herself into the first celebrity First Lady through her opulent and dramatic lifestyle. She was the opposite of modesty in a time where women were meant to be modest to the core.&nbsp;Wild stories about Julia Gardiner Tyler make her one of the most scandalous first ladies in history. She was a strong, independent woman who did what she wanted when she wanted. These facts about Julia Gardiner Tyler and her unconventional life might make her story even more interesting that that of her husband.&nbsp;

16 Facts About Julia Tyler, The Most Controversial First Lady of the 1800s

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An intelligence quotient test (IQ test)&nbsp;is a series of standardized tests used to gauge and assess a person's intelligence. While most people will never take a formal IQ test,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-things-people-do-to-boost-iqs/cynthia-griffith">high IQs</a> have nevertheless always been a topic of public interest.In recent history, US president IQs have been the&nbsp;subject of debate and discussion. This is in part due to&nbsp;Donald Trump's perpetual tweeting about his high IQ during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/controversial-american-elections/kellen-perry">controversial election cycle</a> of 2016. This led people to wonder who the smartest and dumbest presidents were throughout history.&nbsp;A president's IQ is rarely made public, and many United States presidents were born before the modern IQ test was invented. Nevertheless, many psychological studies have provided educated guesses of presidential IQ based on a variety of factors.&nbsp;When it comes to IQ scores, a score over 140 is considered genius level. Research indicates most presidents fall somewhere around 130, but&nbsp;that doesn't mean America has never had a genius in the Oval Office. There are outliers on either side, with many presidents'&nbsp;IQs being higher or lower than average. If you're curious to learn where our presidents rank in terms of intellectual prowess, browse the list below, ranked from highest to lowest.

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The health of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-u-s-presidents-from-best-to-worst">US Presidents</a> is a well-kept secret, especially while they&rsquo;re in office.&nbsp;The public is on a need-to-know basis, and, generally speaking, the government doesn&#39;t&nbsp;think the public needs to know at all &ndash; especially when it comes to presidents&#39; illnesses.&nbsp;From George Washington to Teddy Roosevelt to Barack Obama, presidents have suffered from various ailments before, during, and after holding their positions. Considering how unwell some of these guys were, it&#39;s amazing they accomplished anything at all during their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/us-president-first-100-days/stephanroget" target="_blank">first 100 days in office</a>.

Some presidents were pretty healthy from a young age;&nbsp;others were sickly during their whole lives, and others were plagued with maladies on and off &ndash;&nbsp;no actual instances of plague, though, luckily. However, some of these presidential ailments might just surprise you.

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Our Founding Fathers

Thomas Jefferson

Most people know the story of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. He was a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and a slave-owning Southern farmer. She was his property. Their relationship allegedly&nbsp;began in 1787, when Hemings was just 14&nbsp;years old. Over the next three decades, Jefferson had as many as six children with her.There are many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/founding-fathers-horrifying-facts/isadora-teich">horrifying stories about the Founding Fathers</a>, but perhaps one of the most unscrupulous among them was Jefferson. Jefferson, who did other&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/reasons-thomas-jefferson-was-awful/stephanroget">pretty awful things</a>, also broke his promise to the mother of his children: he swore to free her and their progeny, but it didn't happen until he passed away.&nbsp;Jefferson and Hemings's Black descendants&nbsp;have faced discrimination within the Jefferson family. Jefferson's white descendants showed their prejudice when they stated they didn't believe <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://tjrs.monticello.org/letter/1266">Jefferson&nbsp;would</a> "rear a race of half breeds."&nbsp;Even when DNA evidence finally proved Jefferson was the father of Hemings's children, some white descendants continued&nbsp;to deny it.

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The Founding Fathers certainly studied their history, drawing upon influences from ancient Rome to John Locke to help create their fledgling country.&nbsp;Yet&nbsp;the ideas the Founding Fathers got from Native Americans hardly ever receive due credit from historians, though their democratic procedures largely shaped the democracy Americans know today. As the European settlers waged centuries of war against the “savages” in the Americas while&nbsp;stealing their land and slaughtering innocent people, they also ripped off their ideas. Whose ideas were the Founding Fathers influenced by? The most influential group was the Iroquois, who created the <a href="https://ratical.org/many_worlds/6Nations/" target="_blank">first participatory democracy</a> in North America.&nbsp;The Native influence on the Founding Fathers provided them with numerous ideas about democracy and politics, and is probably something you never knew about <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/lies-about-the-founding-of-america/stephanroget" target="_blank">America's founding</a>. Native Americans&nbsp;shaped&nbsp;the Founding Fathers' conception of a successful republic and even the symbols of a new nation. Yet, in the end, they remain shut out of history books in favor of the Magna Carta and ancient Greeks. But no longer will the influence of the Iroquois people be pushed to the side of American history.

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Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, is a divisive historical figure whose legacy prompts debate and controversy to this day. The question, "Why was Andrew Jackson a bad president?" often emerges in discussions about American history, revealing a complex tapestry of actions and policies that have led many to view him in a negative light. His tenure in the White House, from 1829 to 1837, continues to be scrutinized for policies that are now seen by many as deeply flawed and harmful, particularly in regards to civil rights and economic decisions.Focusing on aspects like the infamous Indian Removal Act, his vehement opposition to the national bank, and his endorsement of slavery, this exploration delves into the reasons behind this tarnished reputation. We'll consider the stark contrasts between his populist persona as a champion of the common man and the authoritative tactics that earned him the moniker "King Andrew." As we navigate the complexities of Jackson's presidency, we aim to understand how his actions in office have contributed to a historical verdict that, for many, casts him not as a hero, but as a figure synonymous with injustice and oppression.

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There are a ton of things the President of the United States can't do in an official capacity as the head of the Executive Branch. Aside from these checks on power, there are also a surprising number mundane, everyday things the US president isn't allowed to do while in office, mainly for security reasons. Ironically, they're the kind of freedoms so commonplace most Americans take them for granted.Many of the forbidden activities listed below don't come from the official "rules" for being president: they're not all based on any kind of law. The everyday things American presidents can't do come primarily from the ever-evolving guidelines set in place by the Secret Service, which the president technically has the right to ignore, but doesn't, for obvious reasons.&nbsp;Read on for the totally normal things that average citizens can do as they please, but US presidents can't.

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The First Lady is an important title in American politics. But while everyone has an opinion on what makes a &quot;good&quot; first lady, few citizens could tell you where the image of the ideal presidential spouse comes from.&nbsp;The credit for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-loved-first-ladies-in-us-history">setting the standards of First Ladyship</a> belongs to Dolley Madison, a lesser-known but undeniably badass First Lady who left her mark on United States history.Dolley&nbsp;Madison was the wife of President James Madison. Born in 1768, she was witness to many integral moments in the establishment of the United States, and she had a direct hand in more than a few of them. There are countless facts about Dolley Madison that prove she was an elegant and admirable First Lady. But history, sadly, didn’t grant her a happy ending. The tragic story of Dolley Madison is one worth repeating, and one that all Americans should know.

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Presidential “lasts” are a surprising look at the lives of US presidents and the time during which they served. From significant presidential milestones to personal triumphs and trials, here are some unexpected presidential lasts.&nbsp;Presidents are known for being the “first” at something. The first President of the United States to have a beard was Abraham Lincoln, the first Commander-in-Chief to be impeached was Andrew Johnson, and the first US president to be seen on television was Franklin D. Roosevelt - you get the idea. But rarely do people make note of the last time a president did something.&nbsp;

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