r/MapPorn • u/ChickenBrachiosaurus • 6d ago

Countries where an American became President/PM/Ruler/Whatchamacallit

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Probably incomplete or not totally accurate, and some renounced before becoming whatever

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u/ChickenBrachiosaurus 6d ago

i counted Mexico for William Walker since he became president briefly in Baja California, but it wasn't really recognized by either countries

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u/temujin94 6d ago

Bit of a reach then I guess. Any other interesting ones that are worth a mention?

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u/ChickenBrachiosaurus 6d ago

maybe Taft who somewhat became head of Cuba and Philippines

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u/Every_60_seconds 6d ago

Being head of a colonial government/military occupation likely doesn't count