The oldest person to assume the presidency of the United States was Ronald Reagan, who was 69 years, 349 days old when he was inaugurated in 1981.
While Reagan is the oldest person to begin a term as president, Joe Biden is the oldest person to serve as president. He was 78 years, 61 days old when he was inaugurated in 2021, and he became the oldest president in history at 79 years, 10 days old on November 20, 2021.
Here are some other interesting facts about the ages of presidents:
- Donald Trump was the oldest person to be elected president for the first time, at 70 years, 220 days old.
- John F. Kennedy was the youngest person to be elected president, at 43 years, 236 days old.
- Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest person to become president, at 42 years, 322 days old, after the assassination of William McKinley.
It's important to note that the age of a president is not necessarily a reflection of their ability to serve. Many presidents have been successful despite their age, while others have struggled. Ultimately, it is up to the American people to decide who they believe is best suited to lead the country, regardless of their age.
