The document discusses the presidents of the United States from the end of World War II to 2008, highlighting Ronald Reagan for the largest increases in national debt and federal employment. It notes Bill Clinton as the president who kept healthcare costs down the most and recognizes Jimmy Carter for creating the most jobs during his presidency. Additionally, it mentions Eisenhower's administration as having spent the most time in a recession.

1. Can YOU name that president?

2. Which president INCREASED national debt and federal employees by the largest percentage? George W. Bush Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon

3. The president is… Ronald Reagan Of the 11 presidents who served from the end of World War II to 2008, Reagan was the ONLY one who increased both the size of the national debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product and the percentage of Americans employed by the federal government.

4. Which president kept the cost of health care down more than ANY other president? John F. Kennedy Franklin Roosevelt Bill Clinton

5. The president is… Bill Clinton President Clinton kept the cost of health care down more than any other president.

6. Which president created the most jobs for Americans? George Bush Sr. Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter

7. The president is… Jimmy Carter Despite his administration’s somewhat grim reputation, Jimmy Carter created more jobs during each year in office than any other president since World War II

8. Which administration has spent the most time in a recession? G.W. Bush Eisenhower Nixon Ford

9. The answer is… President Eisenhower’s administration

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