Ronald Reagan The Oldest and Most Influential President

As of now, the oldest sitting president in U.S. history was Ronald Reagan, who was 77 when he left office in 1989. Though the last few U.S. presidents have skewed older, older chiefs of state are hardly a novelty. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump would set a new record as the oldest elected president in U.S. history. Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws. Like President Biden, Ronald Reagan seemed doddering in his first debate for re-election, but he went on to win a second term and left ... Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation's capital and a second service in his tiny ... President Barack Obama works at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, Oct. 18, 2013. (P101813PS-0012) WASHINGTON —. Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency in a ... US presidential inaugurations showcase a wide range of ages, from the youthful Theodore Roosevelt at 42 to Joe Biden, the oldest president at 78. The youngest president upon taking office was Theodore Roosevelt (42), whilst the oldest was Joe Biden (78). Nine presidents were in their 40s when they took ...