“Abraham Lincoln. He did so much for human rights by outlawing slavery.”
Lisa Burgess
Tunkhannock
“I don’t know if I have a favorite president, but I have a favorite cabinet member who served in George Washington’s cabinet — Alexander Hamilton.”
Lizzie Gumula
Glenburn
“I really don’t have a favorite (president). I only like the labor-friendly presidents.”
Mike Brust
Glenburn
“Economy-wise it is Bill Clinton. We didn’t have a deficit. We were ‘in the black.’ People in general were happy because everything was running smoothly.”
Dave Osterhout
Glenburn
“George Washington. Beyond historical facts, we share the same birthday. It’s a great day for great people.”
Erin Osterhout
Glenburn
“My favorite (president) is Thomas Jefferson. He’s somebody I’ve looked up to. He’s a renaissance man, scientific, as well as literary.”
Joe Andres
Scranton
Photos and answers compiled by Joan Mead-Matsui