U.S. Presidents Are Usually Older

By Tom Emery

The age of U.S. Presidents has been a frontline issue for months. Throughout American history, Presidents are usually older – and whether that’s a good thing is debatable.

The median age of American Presidents as they enter office is 55 years old. For much of our history, that’s actually older than the average American, and past the life expectancy of their respective times. However, mental capability has rarely been as white-hot of an issue as in today’s race.

In 1860, the year that Abraham Lincoln was elected, the life expectancy of Americans born that year was 39.4 years.

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