U.S. Presidents wax and wane in popularity over the years. Once a president gets in the top ten, though, they tend to stay there. Take the number one spot, for instance. Abraham Lincoln has occupied that spot for over fifty years. That doesn’t mean others can’t get there. It’s just amazing that he is incumbent for the top of the top ten. It’s amazing, but not unbelievable. His occupation of the spot as the most popular U.S. President is for good reason. He was the one who finally made America free. The country was only holding that ideal in principle rather than in practice until Lincoln proclaimed that everyone was to be free.
Because of his popularity in reality, he’s also gained popularity in pop culture, gaining a legend status in comic books, novels, and films. He’s Honest Abe. He’s a vampire hunter. His profile is on the penny, which was recently discontinued, but not to worry, his face is still on the 5$ bill. He’s a righteous dude, and a towering giant. These things all make him legend, and of course increase his popularity.
John F. Kennedy, sometimes referred to as only JFK, had a short stint in the presidency. It was long enough to endear people to him. Everyone loves a mystery. His was potentially the most mysterious of all presidencies. People love him because he was taken from them.
George, number three on the list, is our fierce first president, a warrior of a man, who helped birth and raise the country. He’s known as a forefather and General George Washington.
Of the others, there are obvious reasons why they are popular with the masses, and not so obvious reasons. Some were wartime presidents. Some were presidents when monumental events in history happened. The monumental events make them more memorable. The following list shows the order of the most popular U.S. presidents.
- Abraham Lincoln
- John F. Kennedy
- George Washington
- Barack Obama
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Ronald Reagan
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Thomas Jefferson
- Harry S. Truman
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
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