Net Worth of American Presidents vs. National Debt

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All U.S. President have their own story of how they came to power, and for some, wealth.

Some came from or married into wealth, while others never had much to speak of. A handful were penniless or poor when they died.

Not only has Presidents' private debt fluctuated over the years, so has public debt. Public debt has generally increased and, since WWII, has grown exponentially - reaching more than $14 trillion this month.  At the link see which Presidents had the most wealth and who had the least, but also how public debt has changed through the years.


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