Every US president has had to manage and navigate emergencies, political scandals, natural disasters, economic calamity, or terrorism. While some presidents rise to the challenge, others are consumed by it. However, all are responsible for dealing with the crises of their day, and their legacies are defined by how they led during times of uncertainty and danger.
From George Washington to Donald Trump, click on to discover the crises that made, or broke, every US president.