10. Lyndon Johnson (1963-1969)
For his efforts in pursuing equal justice for all Americans, Johnson tops the charts. After the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Johnson secured a landmark bill on civil rights. He urged the nation “to build a great society, a place where the meaning of man’s life matches the marvels of man’s labor,” which became his agenda, resulting in Medicare for the elderly, increased education assistance, and programs against poverty.
10. Lyndon Johnson
9. Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)
Since 2000, Regan’s ranking has steadily increased in the C-SPAN survey, largely due to more positive views of his economic management and crisis leadership. For public persuasion skills and setting the national agenda, he also scored extremely highly. Reagan was able to pass laws that accelerated economic growth and strengthened national defense by working with Congress, advancing his vision of “peace through strength” in the years leading up to the end of the Cold War.
9. Ronald Reagan
