Left-Handed US Presidents
United States has had 8 left-handed presidents, including the incumbent, President Obama. Following is brief information on the other presidents.
James A. Garfield (b:1831 - d:1881)
James Garfield was the 20th president of the United States. He was in office for a mere 200 days from March 4, 1881 until his assassination in September 19, 1881.
Herbert Hoover (b:1874 - d:1964)
The 31st president of the United States, Herbert Hoover was also left-handed. He was in office from March 4, 1929 to March 4, 1933.
Harry S. Truman (b:1884 - d:1972)
Harry Truman succeeded President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and became the 33rd president of the United States. He was in office from April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953. The Allies gained victory in Europe in World War 2 during Truman's tenure.
Gerald Ford (b:1913 - d: 2006)
The 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford was also left-handed. His tenure in office lasted from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977.
Ronald Reagan (b:1911 - d: 2004)
President Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, who was in office from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989, was also left-handed. Reagan is considered as one of the most famous US presidents.
George H.W. Bush (b:1924)
The successor of Ronald Reagan, left-handed president George H.W. Bush, was the 41st president of the US, being in office from January 20, 1989 to January 20, 1993.
Bill Clinton (b:1946)
Successor of the left-handed president George H.W. Bush, president Bill Clinton is also left-handed. He was the 42nd president of the US, being in office from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001.
Barack Obama (b:1961)
The 44th and incumbent president of the United States, Barack Obama is left-handed. He is also the first African-American president of the country.