Last time, we spoke about the wealthiest presidents that the USA has ever had. But this time, we will have to take a look back in history to learn a bit about the poorest men who had the Enormous privilege of being president of the United States. While being very rich as a US president represents something usual these days, we certainly cannot say the same about how the situation was decades and centuries ago.
Envisioning power, prestige, and Influence is something normal when we think about the president of the United States. But even so, matter every person who has occupied the Oval Office can brag about financial prosperity. We can even say that some of most notable leaders of America faced significant financial struggles.
Harry S. Truman (1945 – 1953):
The presidency of Harry Truman was marked by major challenges at both domestic and international levels. after leaving the office for two months came back to Independence, Missouri, having to face a lot of financial difficulties. He even declined corporate offers and chose against exploiting his presidential status for monetary gain. Truman lived a relatively modest life until his death, which occurred in 1972.
Abraham Lincoln (1861 – 1865):
Before becoming president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln endured numerous financial setbacks, such as legal disputes and failed Business Ventures. The president of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War further strained his finances, as he had the task of preserving the Union amidst major challenges. Despite facing major financial struggles, Lincoln was known for strong leadership and commitment to Justice.
Thomas Jefferson (1801 – 1809):
Thomas Jefferson was a prominent figure, considering that he was the founding father and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. However, as a surprise to many, Thomas Jefferson had a lot of financial instability to face throughout his life. He was known for his lavish lifestyle and mounting depths. As a result, he chose to sell his extensive library to the US government as a measure to repay creditors. Even during Thomas Jefferson’s president C and beyond, the financial struggles continued.
Ulysses S. Grant (1869 – 1877):
Lisa’s grand has been the 18th president of the United States, and he served two terms. Apart from being a politician, Grant was also a military officer. Grant had resounding successes on the battlefield during the Civil War, but even so, the former US president had to struggle with financial hardship in his post-presidential years. He had been dealing with a failed business venture, as well as poor investments. He became nearly destitute. Grant even had to pen his memoirs to provide for his family.
The examples mentioned above prove to us once again that being a top politician doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to be extremely wealthy, contrary to examples such as Donald Trump, George Bush, Barrack Obama, and many others. being a politician should, first of all, mean that you need to be serving the people, not just the ones who voted for you. However, we all need to admit that we all live in a society where that scenario doesn’t always come true, unfortunately.
