This article was originally published at Lizanest.com.

From crisis managers to crowd favorites, every U.S. president has faced the challenge of earning — and keeping — the public’s trust. Some inspired lasting loyalty, while others watched their approval sink under pressure. This ranking looks back at fifteen modern presidents, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Joe Biden, tracing how the nation felt about them during their time in office and how history remembers them now. It’s a story of leadership, popularity, and the shifting moods of the American people.
