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The Nagel Index

Measuring the gap between public and private personality in political leaders. Based on Big Five trait analysis of public speeches and private correspondence.

Inspired by Thomas Nagel's essay Ruthlessness in Public Life (1978)

George Washington

George Washington

1st President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

3rd President of the United States
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the United States
Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

37th President of the United States
Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger

56th Secretary of State
George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush

41st President of the United States
George W. Bush

George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States