Economic Legacy: How Each US President Has Impacted the Economy

The US economy has undergone significant changes since Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency in the 1960s. Each president, from LBJ to Joe Biden, has had a unique impact on the economy, despite limited control over factors like Federal Reserve policy and global markets.

Johnson's presidency saw modest GDP growth at 2.6%, but had the highest inflation-adjusted income and lowest unemployment rate among all presidents listed. His notable accomplishments include the Clean Air Act and Civil Rights Act.

Ronald Reagan's presidency was marked by average numbers, with a 2% GDP growth rate and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. However, his poverty rate of 13.1% stands out as slightly higher than George H.W. Bush's.