2024 Presidential Greatness Project: Here's where Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden stand on list

Obama Places 7th in 2024 Presidential Greatness Project, Trump and Biden Positions Unveiled

WASHINGTON, DC: In the latest evaluation of US presidents conducted by a group of self-proclaimed experts, Abraham Lincoln emerged as the nation's most esteemed leader, while Donald Trump found himself at the bottom of the list. The verdict marks Lincoln's third consecutive triumph in the Presidential Greatness Project's expert survey, reaffirming his status as America's preeminent president following his previous top position in 2015 and 2018.

The survey, orchestrated by the Presidential Greatness Project, boasts a panel of 154 respondents described as a mix of current and recent members of the Presidents & Executive Politics Section of the American Political Science Association, along with scholars renowned for their peer-reviewed research in related academic domains. Each respondent was tasked with appraising presidents on a scale from 0 to 100, delineating the spectrum from failure to greatness, with 50 representing an average performance.

Joining Lincoln in the upper echelons of presidential prowess were Franklin Delano Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson, securing spots two through five, respectively. Conversely, Trump's ranking languished at the bottom, trailing behind predecessors such as James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Franklin Pierce, and William Henry Harrison. Following are some of the most well-known US presidents in the order of their so-called 'Presidential Greatness' ranking:

Rank 1: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, took office in 1861. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing slaves within the Confederacy. Lincoln, standing at 6 feet 4 inches, holds the record as the tallest president. He was the first president born outside the original thirteen colonies and the first from the Republican Party. Lincoln also holds the distinction of being the first president photographed at his inauguration.

Rank 2: Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd President of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. He was a member of the Democratic Party and holds the distinction of being the only president to have served more than two terms. Roosevelt implemented numerous relief programs for the unemployed and farmers during the Great Depression, including the National Recovery Administration. He also enacted significant regulatory reforms in finance, communications, and labor, and oversaw the end of Prohibition.

Rank 3: George Washington

George Washington, the first president of the United States, served from 1789 to 1797. He was also a Founding Father, military leader, and farmer. Washington's leadership was exemplified by his role as commander of the Continental Army and president of the Constitutional Convention. Historians consider his Proclamation of Neutrality as one of his most significant decisions. By opting for neutrality, he safeguarded American energies for nation-building endeavors rather than embroiling the fledgling republic in foreign conflicts.

Rank 4: Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt Jr, commonly known as Teddy or TR, served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He was a politician, statesman, conservationist, naturalist, and writer. Roosevelt strengthened the Navy and initiated the Great White Fleet's global tour to showcase American naval power. His mediation of the Russo-Japanese War earned him the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize, making him the first American laureate. Roosevelt also holds the distinction of being the youngest person to assume the presidency, taking office at the age of 42.

Rank 5: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809, was a prominent statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father. He authored the Declaration of Independence and founded the University of Virginia. Jefferson was a polymath and a farmer, and despite being a slave owner, he later advocated for abolition.

Rank 7: Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama II served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He was a member of the Democratic Party and the first African-American president in US history. Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. During his presidency, he signed several landmark bills into law, including the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy in 2010.

Rank 12: Bill Clinton

William Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He was a member of the Democratic Party and previously held the position of Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992. Clinton began his political career as the Arkansas attorney general at the age of 30 and became the nation's youngest governor at age 32. In addition to his political achievements, Clinton is also known for his skill as a tenor saxophonist.

Rank 14: Joe Biden

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr is the 46th and current President of the United States. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Before that, he represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009. Biden is widely recognized for his work on the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at combating violence against women.

Rank 16: Ronald Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. He was an actor who later joined the Republican Party. Reagan is known as one of the most prominent conservative figures in US history and was widely popular for his policies, including reducing government involvement in social issues, deregulating businesses, and implementing tax cuts. On March 30, 1981, Reagan survived an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr in Washington, D.C.

Rank 32: George W Bush

George Walker Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He was a member of the Republican Party and previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. Before the events of 9/11, Bush implemented a $1.3 trillion tax cut program and the No Child Left Behind Act - a landmark education bill. He also supported socially conservative efforts, such as the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act and faith-based welfare initiatives.

Rank 45: Donald Trump

Donald John Trump served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. During his presidency, he achieved various milestones, including the passage of the First Step Act, the establishment of Space Force, and record-high US oil production. Trump also increased funding for historically Black colleges and universities, reduced poverty rates for African Americans to their all-time low, and made strides in combatting human trafficking by making nearly 1,600 arrests. He pushed NATO allies to increase defense spending and witnessed record highs in the US stock market. Trump also made history by becoming the first US president to step into North Korea. Since leaving office, he has continued to dominate the Republican Party and is a frontrunner for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.