As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the nation can look back on a history of both iconic and beloved commanders in chief. But not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. Over two-and-a-half centuries, Oval Office occupants have ranged from the inspiring to the questionable. U.S. News averaged the results of three major presidential polls to make its own list of America’s worst presidents.
James Buchanan is the worst president in U.S. history, according to the U.S. News Worst Presidents rankings.
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Read more about the history of presidential rankings.
Read more about the Worst Presidents methodology.
