The Best U.S. Presidents

Abraham Lincoln remains America’s best president, if the opinion of presidential historians is anything to go by. In C-SPAN’s latest survey of presidential leadership, which polled 91 presidential historians, Lincoln retained “top billing” as the country’s most esteemed leader. James Buchanan came in last place, beating out William Henry Harrison, who only served for 31 days. Our panel of highly respected presidential historians will weigh in on their favorites. Join H.W. Brands, Douglas Brinkley, Jon Meacham and moderator Geoff Cowan.