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The Poorest Presidents: #43-35 Net Worth: <$1 million James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant James Garfield Chester A. Arthur Woodrow Wilson Calvin Coolidge Harry S. Truman This group of nine won the presidency but never found significant wealth. Interestingly, six of these poorest presidents served in the period between 1857-1881. Clearly, the years before and after the Civil War were a tough time to be Commander-in-Chief.
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#34 - Warren G. Harding Net Worth: $1 million Harding’s tenure as president ended abruptly when he died from heart failure during his second year of office. Before that, he had earned inco me primarily from a local newspaper he owned. Number: 29th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office 1921 - 1923 2 years 4 months State Affiliation:Ohio DOB: November 2, 1865
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#33 - William McKinley Net Worth: $1 million With the exception of his presidential salary, McKinley had no other significant sources of income. McKinley’s presidency took a tragic turn on September 14th, 1901 when he was assassinated–he served in office for 4.5 years. Number: 25th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1897 - 1901 4 years 6 months State Affiliation:Ohio Date of Birth: January 29, 1843
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#32 - Franklin Pierce Net Worth: $2 million Outside his presidency, Pierce had success as an attorney and owned land in New Hampshire. Compared to others on this list, though, Pierce’s net worth and political record are rather unexceptional. Number: 14th President Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Years in Office: 1853 - 1857 4 years State Affiliation:New Hampshire
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#31 - William Howard Taft Net Worth: $3 million Taft might have been the heaviest U.S. president–he allegedly got stuck in the bathtub–but his net worth was one of the lightest. “Big Bill” gained most his wealth from a long career in law. Number: 27th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1909 - 1913 4 years State Affiliation:Ohio Date of Birth: September 15, 1857
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#30 - Rutherford B. Hayes Net Worth: $3 million President Hayes doesn’t have a particularly impressive legacy, but he did own a majestic estate in Ohio. Like many other U.S. presidents of his time, Hayes also had success as an attorney. Number: 19th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1877 - 1881 4 years State Affiliation: Ohio Date of Birth: October 4, 1822
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#29 - Millard Fillmore Net Worth: $4 million Fillmore has the distinction of being the last president from the Whig Party. His main financial asset was his estate in New York. Number: 13th President Party Affiliation: Whig Party Years in Office :1850 - 1853 2 years 8 months State Affiliation: New York 1 Share
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#28 - Benjamin Harrison Net Worth: $5 million Outside his presidency, Harrison was an esteemed lawyer, who owned valuable property in Indiana. Some of his wealth was also passed down from his grandfather, President William Henry Harrison. Number: 23rd President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1889 - 1893 4 years State Affiliation: Indiana Date of Birth: August 20, 1833
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#27 - William Henry Harrison Net Worth: $5 million The older Harrison may have the same net worth as his grandson, but his presidency was far more abrupt. After delivering his inaugural speech in freezing rain, Harrison succumbed to pneumonia. His 23-day presidency is the shortest in U.S. history. Harrison’s fortune primarily comes from the estate of his wife’s family. Number: 9th President Party Affiliation: Whig Party Years in Office: 1841 - 1841 1 month 6 days State Affiliation: Ohio Date of Birth: February 9, 1773
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#26 - Zachary Taylor Net Worth: $6 million Before Taylor could make much of an impact as president, he died suddenly of gastroenteritis. He served in office for just over a year. Despite his untimely end, Taylor had amassed a small fortune from land speculation. Number: 12th President Party Affiliation: Whig Party Years in Office: 1849 - 1850 1 year 3 months State Affiliation: Louisiana Date of Birth: November 24, 1784
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#25 - Jimmy Carter Net Worth: $7 million Before his presidency, Carter was a respected peanut farmer. But his real wealth came after his presidency in the form of lucrative book deals. Number: 39th President Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Years in Office: 1977 - 1981 4 years State Affiliation: Georgia Date of Birth: October 1, 1924
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#24 - Gerald Ford Net Worth: $7 million Ford had the challenging task of taking over the White House after President Nixon resigned. Like Carter, Ford made most of his fortune from book deals after his presidency. Number: 38th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1974 - 1977 2 years 6 months State Affiliation: Michigan Date of Birth: July 13, 1913
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#23 - Barack Obama Net Worth: $7 million The leader of the free world currently makes $400,000 a year–about as much as a high-level banker. While he can enjoy his salary until 2016, Obama has made most of his money from his two best-selling books. Number: 44th President Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Years in Office: 2009 - 7 years 2 months State Affiliation: Illinois Date of Birth: August 3, 1961 2 Likes
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| Re: From The Poorest To The Richest. Every US President And Their Net Worth by armadeo(m): 12:10pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Continue.... See as they all had careers before becoming president. Interestingly most were lawyers. In Nigeria ask for occupation and they would say politician. What do you do... Gather votes Stakeholder Contractor Nothing of note. Check out own past presidents. Buhari Babangida Abacha Abdulsalami Obasanjo All soldiers Yaradua soldier legacy Jonathan ... lecturer good luck got him there Buhari .. again? WTF! ! Net worth .... never ever declared. Unknown Millions of dollars Previous employment.. federal government GOD help us. 9 Likes |
| Re: From The Poorest To The Richest. Every US President And Their Net Worth by princemillla(m): 12:11pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Interesting.....usa has since been ruled by elites and well educated fellow,mostly lawyers .one thing I noticed his they are earned most of their money from their presidency influences. No wonder all nija president wan write book to cover their loots. |
| Re: From The Poorest To The Richest. Every US President And Their Net Worth by richidinho(m): 12:17pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Buhari declared 150cows in his 1983 asset form, in 2015 same number was declared in his form The cow no dey born? 4 Likes |
| Re: From The Poorest To The Richest. Every US President And Their Net Worth by Sirfrederick(m): 3:11pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
Who net worth help |
| Re: From The Poorest To The Richest. Every US President And Their Net Worth by zenith4biz(m): 3:17pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
What is your net worth? Tecno p5 valued at #7k God would change you story to glory |
| Re: From The Poorest To The Richest. Every US President And Their Net Worth by Nobody: 4:03pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
No comment until you do another list for past and present Nigerian presidents |
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#22 - Dwight Eisenhower Net Worth: $8 million In addition to his eight years as president, Eisenhower was a celebrated military commander and president of Columbia University. His largest financial asset was his large estate in Pennsylvania. Number: 34th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1953 - 1961 8 years State Affiliation: Kansas Date of Birth: October 14, 1890 1 Like
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#21 - James K. Polk Net Worth: $10 million Polk’s accomplishments as president are often overlooked, but the one-term wonder successfully led the nation to victory in the Mexican-American War, restored the Treasury, and reduced tariffs. His landholdings were similarly impressive. Number: 11th President Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Years in Office: 1845 - 1849 4 years State Affiliation: Tennessee Date of Birth: November 2, 1795
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#20 - Ronald Reagan Net Worth: $13 million A successful Hollywood actor, Reagan starred in over fifty movies before his presidency and served as spokesman for GE. Post-presidency, Reagan found further success with a lucrative book deal. Number: 40th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1981 - 1989 8 years State Affiliation: California Date of Birth: February 6, 1911
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#19 - Richard Nixon Net Worth: $15 million Though the Watergate scandal tarnished Nixon’s legacy, it also led to some high-paying book deals and interviews. In fact, British talk-show host David Frost paid $600,000 for a series of interviews with “Tricky Dick.” Number: 37th President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1969 - 1974 5 years 6 months State Affiliation: California Date of Birth: January 9, 1913 1 Like
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#18 - John Adams Net Worth: $19 million The second Commander-in-Chief had a rocky presidency. Losing his reelection to rival Thomas Jefferson was a major defeat for Adams. Nevertheless, Adams was a renowned attorney and married into a wealthy family. Number: 2nd President Party Affiliation: Federalist Party Years in Office: 1797 - 1801 4 years State Affiliation: Massachusetts Date of Birth: October 30, 1735
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#17 - George W. Bush Net Worth: $20 million Before entering politics, Bush had success in the oil industry and as a co-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team. Bush currently makes revenue from his books and public speaking engagements. Number: 43rd President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 2001 - 2009 8 years State Affiliation: Texas Date of Birth: July 6, 1946 1 Like
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#16 - John Quincy Adams Net Worth: $21 million As the son of John Adams, Quincy Adams had big shoes to fill. Like his father, Quincy Adams was a controversial president and lost reelection. He inherited most of his fortune, but also had success as a lawyer. Number: 6th President Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party Years in Office: 1825 - 1829 4 years State Affiliation: Massachusetts Date of Birth: July 11, 1767
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#15 - George H. W. Bush Net Worth: $23 million Like his son, Bush Sr. worked in the oil industry before entering the White House. He also owns significant property in Maine. Number: 41st President Party Affiliation: Republican Party Years in Office: 1989 - 1993 4 years State Affiliation: Texas Date of Birth: June 12, 1924 1 Like
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#14 - Grover Cleveland Net Worth: $25 million Grover Cleveland has the distinction of being the only U.S. president to serve two terms out of sequence. Known as the “Veto President,” Cleveland vetoed 414 bills, more than any other president at the time. Unsurprisingly, Cleveland had a formidable career in law and also had successful real estate investments. Number: 22nd President Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Years in Office: 1885 - 1889 4 years State Affiliation: New York Date of Birth: March 18, 1837
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#13 - Martin Van Buren Net Worth: $26 million Van Buren’s legendary sideburns were complemented by a similarly impressive career in law. He also owned substantial property in New York. Number: 8th President Party Affiliation: Democratic Party Years in Office: 1837 - 1841 4 years State Affiliation: New York Date of Birth: December 5, 1782
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#12 - James Monroe Net Worth: $27 million Monroe presided over the “Era of Good Feelings” in the U.S. and was the last Founding Father to serve as president. Before his presidency, Monroe amassed wealth as a lawyer, farmer, and planter. Number: 5th President Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party Years in Office: 1817 - 1825 8 years State Affiliation: Virginia Date of Birth: April 28, 1758
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