As the commander-in-chief, the President of the United States has full control of the nation’s armed forces. And although a military background is not a prerequisite to take office, 29 out of the 45 presidents have served in some capacity.
In this infographic, ACE Cash Express takes a look at the U.S. presidents who served in the military in some capacity, from World War II to the American Revolution.
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