The most recent three U.S. senators who went on to serve as POTUS (President of the United States) are:
1. Barack Obama (2005-2008) - He served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 before becoming the 44th President of the United States in 2009. He served two terms as president, from 2009 to 2017.
2. John F. Kennedy (1953-1960) - He served as a U.S. senator from Massachusetts from 1953 to 1960 before being elected as the 35th President of the United States in 1961. JFK was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency at the age of 43. He served until his assassination in 1963.
3. Lyndon B. Johnson (1949-1961) - He served as a U.S. senator from Texas from 1949 to 1961 before assuming the presidency following Kennedy's assassination. Johnson served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969.
Who are the most recent 3 US senators who went on to serve as POTUS
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