1. james buchanan
James buchanan, the 5th president of the United States (1857~ 186 1), is the only bachelor president in American history. He connived at slavery entering the western States of the United States and took a laissez-faire attitude towards the southern forces trying to split the United States, which led to the situation getting out of control and planted the seeds for the outbreak of the American Civil War.
But Buchanan himself believes that the Constitution does not authorize him to take measures against separatist forces. Until his death, he still believed that history would praise him for fulfilling his constitutional duties. But he was obviously wrong.
2. Warren Harding
The 29th president of the United States (192 1~ 1923). He was chosen as the worst because he was incompetent. He himself once said, "I am not suitable for this position. I should never have been president. " His father once said to him, fortunately, he is not a girl. "Otherwise, you will have to stay at home forever. You can't sayno." Perhaps, when Republican bosses nominate him to run for president of the United States, he should refuse. After entering the White House, he was addicted to playing golf, playing cards and being with his mistress. His government is characterized by cronyism and corruption. 10 years later, his appointed attorney general declared that Harding "is a contemporary Lincoln, and his name and reputation will be immortal". But now, Harding's name has almost been forgotten.
3. andrew johnson
Andrew johnson, the 7th president of the United States (1865~ 1869), is Lincoln's successor. At the beginning of the American Civil War, he was the only southern senator who insisted on staying in the federal Senate after the southern States announced their secession. His loyalty to the Union won Lincoln's favor. 1864 became Lincoln's running mate and succeeded Lincoln as president after his assassination. However, after he took office, he became the first president in American history to be impeached by Congress because of the debate on rebuilding the South after the Civil War. Only in the trial of the Senate, he was acquitted by one vote and was not removed from office.
How to evaluate the "worst president"
Who is the worst president in American history? Is there a consensus in academic circles? What kind of president is the worst president? What characteristics should they have? Can the list of the worst presidents really help the world understand the president's leadership and advantages?
Critics say that various presidential rankings are full of prejudice and depend entirely on the position of the rankings. It has been pointed out that presidents who serve during wars or major economic crises have advantages over those who are in a period of relative peace and prosperity. In addition, the passage of time will also affect the ranking of presidents, because new research and information will change the world's view of a president.
However, even if there are various controversies about the presidential ranking, it is still difficult to eliminate the popularity of the presidential ranking in the United States. There may be various deviations in the ranking, but in the eyes of many people, it is still a good way to understand the merits and demerits of the president.