5th March, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
The Oval Office has seen its fair share of seasoned leaders. While the U.S. Constitution sets a minimum age of 35 for presidents, there's no upper limit. This list explores the ten oldest presidents to take the helm, navigating the complexities of leading a nation well into their golden years.
The current occupant of the White House, Joe Biden, holds the record for the oldest president inaugurated. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in the Senate for over 30 years.
The "Gipper" served two terms, leaving office at 77, the oldest president to complete his tenure.
The 45th president, Donald Trump, was another businessman-turned-politician who entered office at an advanced age.
A World War II hero, Eisenhower brought a sense of stability and leadership to the post-war era. He served two terms, leaving office at 70.
A fiery populist leader, Andrew Jackson served two terms, leaving office at 69. His presidency was a period of westward expansion and the rise of the "common man" in American politics.
The last president before the Civil War, James Buchanan struggled to hold the nation together during an increasing sectional tension. He left office at 72.
Thrust into the presidency after Franklin D. Roosevelt's death, Truman oversaw the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. He left office at 68.
He navigated the end of the Cold War and launched the first Gulf War. He left office at 73.
William Henry Harrison, unfortunately, has the dubious distinction of holding the shortest presidency.
The fifth president, James Monroe, is known for the Monroe Doctrine, which declared the Americas off-limits to further European colonization. He served two terms, leaving office at 66.