How tall are Barack and Michelle Obama? What is the average height for a US president?
Historically, supposedly, the taller of the two final presidential candidates has always gotten the election, with the exception of FDR. John McCain is 5-9, and according to various web sites, Barack Obama stands 6-1. Some observations have him at 5-11 or barely six feet. But I’m convinced that the more accurate height is 6-1. He’s definitely taller than John McCain. According to history, Barack Obama will be the next U.S. president because he’s taller than McCain. Michelle Obama is head to head with Barack, but I’ve never gotten a good look at what’s on her feet: flats or high heels? I’m assuming heels because this would fit her style. This would make Michelle Obama’s height around 5-11. Some web sites do report Michelle Obama’s height to be 5-11. Others estimate that Michelle Obama is 5-9 tall. Some estimate 5-10. Some say “nearly six feet.” But I highly doubt she’s under 5-9. So let’s assume that Michelle Obama is 5-11. What does this mean for her role as First Lady? Nothing, really
The average height of the 43 men who have occupied the White House is 179.9 cm, which is about 5 ft 11 in. Over time, there has been a slightly rising trend in this average, reflective of the rise in height of the general U.S. population. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
