Throughout American history, presidents have not only shaped wars, but have also determined how (and when) they end. Each administration has faced its own crucible of conflict, inheriting battles from predecessors or confronting new ones born of global unrest.
Recently, President Donald Trump negotiated a ceasefire deal between Gaza and Israel to effectively end hostilities. However, the calm did not last, and attacks have resumed in Gaza, exposing the fragility of the agreement.
Trump had claimed that the deal would mark the eighth war ended during his administration—but how true is this claim?
We’ve assembled a list of all the US presidents and how many wars were ended during their time in office. In this case, the word “war” has been used synonymously for any conflict that has involved the United States, even if an official war was never declared by the nation. Click on to see where each president stands.