Choosing the "best" presidents is tough, but some consistently rise to the top. Here's our take on the Top 10, considering leadership, impact, and lasting legacy:
1. **Abraham Lincoln:** Preserved the Union, abolished slavery.
2. **George Washington:** Father of the Nation, set precedents.
3. **Franklin D. Roosevelt:** Led through the Great Depression and WWII.
4. **Thomas Jefferson:** Authored the Declaration of Independence, expanded territory.
5. **Theodore Roosevelt:** Conservationist, trust-buster, progressive reformer.
6. **Andrew Jackson:** Champion of the common man, controversial figure.
7. **Harry S. Truman:** Decisive leader during the Cold War, integrated the military.
8. **Dwight D. Eisenhower:** Supreme Commander, oversaw post-war prosperity.
9. **John F. Kennedy:** Inspired a generation, Cold War leadership.
10. **Ronald Reagan:** Revitalized the economy, challenged the Soviet Union.
Debate is welcome! History is complex, and greatness is viewed through different lenses. Who would make *your* top 10?
