Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About The IQ’s Of U.S. Presidents

Published on 10/03/2021
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James K. Polk – 143.4

From 1845 until 1849, James K. Polk served as President of the United States, becoming the country’s 11th president. He possessed an IQ of 143.4 points. It’s worth noting that his inauguration to the position was the first ever to be aired live on the news through the telegraph system. Polk is most known for leading the United States to victory in the Mexican War. The Mexican Cession in 1848 and the annexation of Texas were two important events in the United States’ territorial expansion during his administration.

James K. Polk

James K. Polk

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William McKinley Jr. – 143.4

William McKinley Jr., the 25th President of the United States, served from 1897 to 1901 and had an IQ of 143.4, according to the SAT. He was the final person to command the United States throughout the American Civil War, and he also contributed to the victory of the United States in the Spanish-American War. During his tenure as president, the United States experienced significant growth as territories when Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico were all established. He was also well-liked for his attempts to strengthen the economy, despite the fact that he did nothing to ensure equal justice for all inhabitants of the United States of America.

William McKinley Jr.

William McKinley Jr.

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