7 Classic Jokes Made by USA Presidents

Everyone needs a good laugh every so often. It's great to see that some U.S. presidents have demonstrated a great sense of humor, even self-deprecating at times. One president stands out though from all the jokesters: Ronald Reagan. He was the president when I moved to USA from India in 1987, and I have to say, the Great Communicator was really funny and inspiring.

Here are 7 Classic Jokes made by U.S. Presidents in no particular order of their humor quotient:

"In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress." - John Adams

"My esteem in this country has gone up substantially. It is very nice now when people wave at me, they use all their fingers." - Jimmy Carter

"Did you ever think that making a speech on economics is a lot like pissing down your leg? It seems hot to you, but it never does to anyone else." - Lyndon Johnson

"Being president is like running a cemetery: you've got a lot of people under you and nobody's listening." - Bill Clinton

"These stories about my intellectual capacity really get under my skin. You know, for a while I even thought my staff believed it. There on my schedule first thing every morning it said, 'Intelligence Briefing.' " - George W. Bush

"There are a few things in life harder to find and more important to keep than love. Well, love and a birth certificate." - Barack Obama

"I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency -- even if I'm in a cabinet meeting." - Ronald Reagan

Bonus - More Ronald Reagan classics

"I hope you're all Republicans." - Speaking to surgeons as he entered the operating room following a 1981 assassination attempt - Ronald Reagan

"I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself." - Ronald Reagan

One for all ages - This last joke was so dry that it almost caused World War III

"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes." - Ronald Reagan

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