The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Presidents of All Time
The GOAT debate over U.S. presidents is as heated as politics itself. From Washington’s founding leadership to Lincoln’s unifying vision, FDR’s wartime strength to Reagan’s Cold War resolve, and Obama’s modern legacy, Americans never stop debating which commander-in-chief belongs at the very top. On GoatWars, you get to cast your vote and shape the ultimate GOAT list of presidents.
1. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Abraham Lincoln is currently the #1 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 80.0% head-to-head battles.
2. GEORGE WASHINGTON
George Washington is currently the #2 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 78.5% head-to-head battles.
3. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Franklin D. Roosevelt is currently the #3 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 62.3% head-to-head battles.
4. THOMAS JEFFERSON
Thomas Jefferson is currently the #4 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 59.7% head-to-head battles.
5. THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Theodore Roosevelt is currently the #5 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 55.0% head-to-head battles.
6. JOHN F. KENNEDY
John F. Kennedy is currently the #6 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 50.2% head-to-head battles.
7. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently the #7 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 49.0% head-to-head battles.
8. RONALD REAGAN
Ronald Reagan is currently the #8 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 48.5% head-to-head battles.
9. HARRY S. TRUMAN
Harry S. Truman is currently the #9 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 39.4% head-to-head battles.
10. ULYSSES S. GRANT
Ulysses S. Grant is currently the #10 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 38.8% head-to-head battles.
11. DONALD TRUMP
Donald Trump is currently the #11 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 34.1% head-to-head battles.
12. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Lyndon B. Johnson is currently the #12 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 32.5% head-to-head battles.
13. BARACK OBAMA
Barack Obama is currently the #13 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 30.4% head-to-head battles.
14. BILL CLINTON
Bill Clinton is currently the #14 Greatest Presidents of All Time winning 20.2% head-to-head battles.
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