Most Influential Politicians in US History

Implemented New Deal, led US through Great Depression

First African American President, passed Affordable Care Act

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Supreme Allied Commander, maintained Cold War peace

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Passed Civil Rights Act, Great Society programs

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Led the country through Civil War, ended slavery

Principal author of Declaration of Independence

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Ended Cold War, stimulated economic growth

Made atomic bomb decision, established NATO

Trust-buster, conservationist, and Nobel Peace Prize winner

First US President, set presidential precedents