Beginning Quote by H. W. Brands

Most historians agree that Abraham Lincoln was the most important man to ever occupy the White House because he abolished slavery and kept the…

— Kitty Kelley

Reagan was the most important American political figure of the latter half of the 20th century. No one was more central to his emergence…

— Bill Kristol

I think there's no doubt that George Washington was the most important American to this time.

— Kevin Gutzman

Lincoln was the Twain of our politics.

— Fred Kaplan

As someone who has more than a passing acquaintance with most of the 20th century presidents, I have often thought that their accomplishments have…

— Robert Dallek

It's hard to say what the Founding Fathers would think of the modern presidency.

— John Dickerson

The post-assassination Lincoln took on a greatly amplified importance to much of the American public, probably the president most deeply reviled in his lifetime…

— Fred Kaplan

Politics was not just about winning the election, it was about winning decisively--having the momentum to carry out one's vision. Historically, any president who…

— Dan Brown

The president who achieved a true democracy. The president who built a peaceful relationship between the North and the South. The president who achieved…

— Moon Jae-in

We mean by 'politics' the people's business - the most important business there is.

— Adlai E Stevenson

But having said all of that, that still doesn't account for a lot of the increase in popularity which stems, I think, from Lincoln's…

— David Herbert Donald

Our founders thought long and hard about what the office of president should be. George Washington resisted the role, and then defined it.

— Martha MacCallum