Presidents Of The United States: Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Published on 04/27/2022
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Herbert Hoover – 141.6

During his administration, Herbert Hoover presided over one of the most difficult periods in American history. His early years were spent in Iowa and Oregon, and he went on to attend Stanford University, where he met and married his college love, Lou. Did you know he possessed an IQ of 141.6 points? That’s an ordinary score for a president, but it’s a really high score for a normal individual. Prior to commencing his political career, he spent a significant amount of time in China, and he was in Europe at the time of the outbreak of the First World War on a business trip. He assisted approximately 120,000 Americans in their escape from France and Germany, which gained him a great deal of respect. He served as president from 1929 to 1933, which coincided with the stock market crisis that brought the country to the brink of the Great Depression. During these difficult circumstances, Hoover did the best he could, and his perseverance was clearly visible.

Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover

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Calvin Coolidge – 141.6

Following the death of Warren Harding in 1923, Calvin Coolidge was the next in line to become President of the United States. He was then re-elected president the following year and served in that position until 1929. His IQ was 141.6, which was still below normal for a president, but above average for a general. He was a proponent of limited government, which many people admired and supported him all the way to the conclusion of his term as president. Despite the fact that the White House was embroiled in crisis after scandal throughout his presidency, many people regarded his administration as a breath of new air. Sometimes he did not win the hearts of his colleagues in the office, such as when he attempted to make lynching a federal crime, but for the most part, people admired and respected him. In addition, he signed the Indian Citizenship Act, which granted citizenship to Native Americans who were on reservations at the time.

Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge

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