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

Published on 10/03/2021
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James A. Garfield – 152.3

Did you know that James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was the first and only sitting member of the House of Representatives to be elected to the office of President? His previous experience included service as a major general for the Union Army during the American Civil War, where he participated in battles such as Chickamauga, Middle Creek, and Shiloh. Between March 4, 1881, and September 19, 1881, he was able to accomplish a number of commendable things, like eliminating corruption from the postal service and expanding the navy’s capabilities. He also campaigned for universal education as well as civil rights for all citizens. His appointment of several African-Americans, including Fredrick Douglass, to high-ranking government positions, was also noteworthy. He was forced to resign after an assassination attempt in July 1881, and his time was cut short as a result of several diseases. It turns out that Garfield had an IQ of 152.3, making him one of the sharpest presidents in history.

James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield

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