Greatest Presidents of All Time
Thomas Jefferson or Franklin D. Roosevelt

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THOMAS JEFFERSON

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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
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Why This Battle Matters

Imagine a room where the air crackles with the intense debate of freedom vs. security. This is the essence of the GoatWars battle between Thomas Jefferson and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Jefferson, with his quill poised for liberty and innovation, contrasts sharply with Roosevelt’s steely resolve for social justice and wartime leadership. What’s at stake? It's more than just historical bragging rights; it's a battle for the soul of American leadership. As you choose, ask yourself: do you value the bold individualism of Jefferson, or the bold collectivism of Roosevelt?

🔥 Fan Takes

I get the love for Jefferson, but...massive credit to FDR for steering us through the Depression AND a world war.
FDR, hands down. New Deal? More like Real Deal. 😂
Yo, Jefferson sorta invented America, but FDR reinvented it when we were down bad, fr.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Franklin D. Roosevelt over Thomas Jefferson when it comes to the greatest Presidents of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Franklin D. Roosevelt 57.5% of the time over Thomas Jefferson.

Across all battles:

Franklin D. Roosevelt win rate: 62.3%

Thomas Jefferson win rate: 59.7%

Fan FAQs

Why do fans love Thomas Jefferson so much?

Fans admire Jefferson for his visionary contributions to America's founding principles and achievements like the Declaration of Independence and the Louisiana Purchase. His intellectual prowess and influence on American ideals really pull at the heartstrings of history buffs!

Why is this matchup between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson a big debate among fans?

It's a clash of eras and accomplishments! Jefferson, with his role in the founding of the nation and the Louisiana Purchase, faces off against Roosevelt's transformative New Deal and wartime leadership. Fans are torn because each president reshaped America in crucial, yet very different ways.

Who's currently leading between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson in the Greatest Presidents of All Time league?

Franklin D. Roosevelt is slightly ahead right now! Fans seem to really resonate with his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, which might be giving him the edge over Jefferson.