<P> A record of the heights of the Presidents of the United States and presidential candidates is useful for evaluating what role, if any, height plays in presidential elections . Some observers have noted that the taller of the two major - party candidates tends to prevail, and argue this is due to the public's preference for taller candidates . </P> <P> The tallest U.S. President was Abraham Lincoln at 6 feet 4 inches (193 centimeters), while the shortest was James Madison at 5 feet 4 inches (163 centimeters). </P> <P> Donald Trump, the current President, is 6 feet 3 inches (191 centimeters), and Mike Pence, the current Vice-President, is 5 feet 10 inches (178 centimeters). </P>

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