U.S. Presidents Ranked by Approval Rating

Franklin D. Roosevelt won the 1932 election in the depths of the Great Depression. With his confident smile and promise of a “New Deal,” he gave hope to millions of struggling Americans. His reassuring radio “fireside chats” made people feel that the government finally cared about their lives.

His approval ratings stayed strong throughout his presidency, averaging around 63%. Even through hardships like the Depression and World War II, the public’s trust in him rarely wavered. His leadership and optimism made him the only president elected to four terms — something no one has achieved since.