Born in 1858 with severe asthma, Roosevelt overcame health problems through exercise. Homeschooled, graduated from Harvard with magna cum laude in 1880. Became naturalist and naval strategist, published "The Naval War of 1812"
Born in 1887 in Zhejiang, China, to a wealthy salt merchant family. Received military education in China and Japan, joining Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary movement. Changed his name from Chiang Chou-t'ai to Chiang Kai-shek in 1912
President serves as head of state and government, commander in chief of armed forces. Current president is Claudia Sheinbaum, sworn in October 2024. Must be natural-born Mexican citizen, resident for 20 years, and 35 years old. No presidential term is allowed, even on caretaker basis
Born in 1913 to Quaker parents in Yorba Linda, California. Graduated from Whittier College in 1934 and Duke University Law School in 1937. Married teacher Pat Ryan in 1940, had two daughters
Born in 1874 at Blenheim Palace, Churchill was descended from Marlborough. Suffered from neglectful childhood, redeemed only by nurse Mrs. Everest. Graduated from Sandhurst military academy in 1895, serving in Cuba and India
Born in 1858 to prominent Dutch-English family in New York. Graduated from Harvard College in 1880, studied briefly at Columbia Law School. Suffered from asthma and weak eyesight, developed strong physique through exercise