5 Veteran Presidents Who Fought on the Battlefield

5 Veteran Presidents Who Fought On The Battlefield

By George Caldwell, The Daily Signal | November 11, 2025 On Veterans Day, Americans celebrate the valor of members of the United States armed services, but did you know that 31 of the 45 men who have served as president of the United States served in the military beforehand? Here are five presidents who served on the battlefield before the White House.Harry TrumanBefore President Harry Truman presided over the Allied victory in World War II, he …

5 Veteran Presidents Who Fought on the Battlefield

On Veterans Day, Americans celebrate the valor of members of the United States armed services, but did you know that 31 of the 45 men who have served as president of the United States served in the military beforehand? Here are five presidents who served on the battlefield before the White House. Harry Truman Before President Harry Truman presided over the Allied victory in World War II, he fought in the World War I as an artillery captain. Trum…