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U.S. National Debt by President
Compare the federal debt added during each presidential administration, with inflation-adjusted views, budget context, and source-backed fiscal records.
Source-backed fiscal history
This explainer is part of a 237-year searchable fiscal archive built from Treasury, OMB, CBO, and other cited public records.
Long Default distinguishes annual debt balances from budget flows such as receipts, outlays, deficits, and net interest. Every available record links the measure to its stated coverage and public-source context.