immigration Factoids About U.S. Presidents

“Only one president was the son of two immigrant parents: Andrew Jackson. Five presidents ([Thomas] Jefferson, James Buchanan, Chester Arthur, Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Hoover) had just one immigrant parent each.” http://www.wikinfo.org/index.php/President_of_the_United_States_of_America

As you know, I tend to be favorably disposed toward immigrants but, with the possible exception of Jefferson, I must concede that I am not really all that impressed with the president/children of immigrants.

Of course, Barack Obama would be the sixth President with one immigrant (or at least noncitizen) parent.

And we, of course, are well aware that John McCain may be an immigrant. 🙂

KJ