This time last year I used some data published by Public Policy Polling upon presidential popularity (alliterative, right?) to create a graphic looking at said popularity. So here it is again for Presidents Day. Next time I’ll try to remember the holiday is coming a bit further in advance and work on something newer.
Presidential popularity
A minor point, someone asked why the bar runs past 100 for some presidents yet stops before 100 for others. The data was rounded and some things didn’t add to 100. I saw no need to manipulate the numbers for aesthetic purposes.
Author: Brendan Barry
I am a graphic designer who focuses on information design. My day job? Well, they asked me not to say. But to be clear, this blog is my something I do on my own time and does not represent the views of…my employers. I think what I can say is that given my interest in information design—be it in the shape of clear charts, maps, diagrams, or wayfinding systems—I am fortunate that my day job focuses on data visualisation. Outside of work, I try to stay busy with personal design work. Away from the world of design, I have become an amateur genealogist and family historian. You will sometimes see that area of work bleed into my posts.
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2 thoughts on “Presidential Popularity Redux”
A great graphic! I see that many presidents are favorable who were associated with crises, war, or conflict events.
I also find that there’s a trend where people probably don’t know much about the 19th century presidents. Those that are known, like Lincoln and Grant, are the ones that are popular. I also find that people tend to view all presidents not so unfavourably as history goes on.
A great graphic! I see that many presidents are favorable who were associated with crises, war, or conflict events.
I also find that there’s a trend where people probably don’t know much about the 19th century presidents. Those that are known, like Lincoln and Grant, are the ones that are popular. I also find that people tend to view all presidents not so unfavourably as history goes on.