Ranking U.S. Presidents From Most to Least Liked by the Public

William Howard Taft, known for preferring the legal aspects of governance over political maneuvering, uniquely transitioned from being President to serving as the Chief Justice of the United States. His post-presidential career highlighted his deep commitment to the law and judicial process.

The 27th President of the United States pursued a policy of “dollar diplomacy,” using American economic influence to advance foreign policy objectives in Latin America and Asia. He advocated for trust-busting and initiated more antitrust suits than his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt.