The U.S. Presidents – Facts You Might Not Know

Published on 01/16/2019
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Carter’s Peace Deal

In 1978, President Jimmy Carter brokered one of the most impressive peace deals in the Middle East. Former president of Israel Menachem Begin, and former Egyptian president Anwar Saddat signed a deal for peace under unique conditions. Israel returned the Sinai which they captured during the Yom Kippur war in 1973, and Egypt fully recognized Israel’s right to exist. Both parties were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Carters Peace Deal

Carters Peace Deal

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Bill Clinton – 159

Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, served two terms between 1993 and 2001. When he was in office, America saw the longest period of economic growth under any president sworn into office. Here was what Helen Thomas, a White House reporter, had to say about him: “He has brought on the greatest prosperity we have ever known and he doesn’t get the credit for it and that’s too bad.” Clinton was able to attain the highest approval rating of any president since the Second World War at 60%. With an IQ of 159, Clinton is the fifth-smartest President of the United States.

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

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