What Presidents have had their citizenship questioned?

Sitting Presidents who have had their citizenship questioned:

· Martin Van Buren - First Language Dutch. Was the first President Born after the Declaration of Independence.

· Chester A Arthur - Some still claim he was not a citizen, because his father was not born a US citizen.

However, when someone is born in the US, neither parent needs to be a US citizen, the baby will still be a natural born citizen (see related question about whether Pres. Obama is a legal citizen for the full requirements as stated in the US Constitution). President Obama, (born in Hawaii) has proven his citizenship. He was born in Hawaii, so even if his mother had not been a citizen (she was) he would still be one since he was born here on US soil. If not born in the US, a child with at least one parent who is a US citizen and meets the residency requirements will still be considered a natural born US citizen and eligible for the presidency, if age and other requirements are also met.

Presidential Candidates who have had their Citizenship Questioned

· Christopher Schurmann 1896 Election

· Charles Evans Hughes 1916 Election

· George Romney 1968 Election

· Barry Goldwater 1964 Election

· Lowell Weicker 1980 Election

· Roger Calero 2004 and 2008

· John McCain 2000 and 2008 (was born in Panama, citizenship proven)