William Howard Taft – 139.5
Even now, William Howard Taft remains the only president to have served in both the judicial and executive branches of the federal government throughout his presidency. He served as President of the United States for eight years, beginning in 1909, and then as the 10th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, beginning in 1913. As the 27th president, he was the only one who continued to work in the court system after leaving the presidency office. Taft’s primary interests throughout his presidency were in East Asia and South America, where he worked to destabilize or establish new regimes.
William Howard Taft
James Buchanan – 139.6
When it came to his ambitions as President of the United States, most people would agree that James Buchanan tried to bite off more than he could chew. His vow to the country was to uphold George Washington’s legacy, but he didn’t actually get very far with it in the end. James Buchanan possessed an IQ of 139.6 points, which was comparable to that of a few previous presidents.
James Buchanan
