I would probably vote for James Madison and John Adams, because of their crucial roles as founding fathers and political philosophers. I don't know that history has developed enough to include other presidents (yes, including FDR). read more
Three distinguished historians–Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jon Meacham, and Evan Thomas–gave their view of which Presidents would be appropriate for a second Mount Rushmore, if such a momument were ever to be built in South Dakota or elsewhere. Their selections were certainly fascinating, controversial, and highly debatable. read more