Which president had the highest economic growth?
Measuring "highest economic growth" varies by metric. Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) oversaw average annual GDP growth of 3.9%, though this preceded the Great Depression. Harry Truman (1945-1953) saw explosive post-WWII growth averaging 5.8%, though much was recovery-based. John F. Kennedy/Lyndon Johnson (1961-1969) averaged 5.3% during the prosperous 1960s. Bill Clinton (1993-2001) achieved 3.9% average growth with budget surpluses. Ronald Reagan saw recovery growth after recession. In modern times, comparing growth is complex due to different starting conditions, external factors (wars, pandemics), and whether you measure GDP growth, job creation, stock market performance, or median income gains. Economic historians debate which administration deserves credit versus benefited from favorable conditions.
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