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The biggest crisis faced by each US president

From wars to pandemics, presidents are called upon to meet challenges of their times

The biggest crisis faced by each US president
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03/06/2025 12:00 ‧ 1 week ago | StarsInsider

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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.

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