Garfield’s Assassination
He had only been in office for under four months when Charles J. Guiteau shot the president. Sadly President James A. Garfield would die of his injuries days later even though he survived the initial attack. Many believe that had he been shot today, he would have survived the infection by being treated with modern medicine.
Theodore Roosevelt – 153
Theodore Roosevelt was in office from 1901 until 1909. Affectionately called Teddy, he received the admiration of the public for his persuasive speaking talent and administrative and international relations skills. He also scored highly for his overall vision and economic management skills. Among other things, he is credited for the creation of many national parks and forests as well as iconic monuments. He also launched the construction of the Panama Canal and expanded the naval forces. Interestingly, he also negotiated the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War and earned a Nobel Peace Prize. His IQ was estimated to be 153.