United States Presidents Who Served in the Navy (Part One) - Patriots Point News & Events

From 1961 to 1993, the Navy had veterans holding the Oval Office with the exception of Army veteran Ronald Reagan’s 8-year term, from 1981-89. John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, James E. “Jimmy” Carter and George H.W. Bush all proudly served their country while wearing navy blue uniforms before serving as commander-in-chief.