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George Washington
BornĀ Ā February 22, 1732
DiedĀ Ā December 14, 1799
MarriedĀ Ā Martha Dandridge Custis
ChildrenĀ Ā 2 (from wifeās first marriage)
ServedĀ Ā 1789ā1797 (2 terms)
Vice PresidentĀ Ā John Adams
First LadyĀ Ā Martha Washington (wife)
Political PartyĀ Ā Federalist
NicknameĀ Ā āFather of Our Countryā
Government OfficesĀ Ā Virginia House of Burgesses, President ā Continental Congress, Constitutional Convention
Key EventsĀ Ā As Commander in Chief of Continental Army, won Revolutionary War; helped organize Constitutional Convention (Philadelphia ā 1787); under new Constitution, Electoral College unanimously elected him first President of the United States; he joined states together and helped establish federal government.
FactsĀ Ā Boyhood tale of chopping down cherry tree is among most famous stories told about him, yet no evidence confirms it is true; he worked as a surveyor prior to entering politics, was an avid spelunker (cave explorer), and kept detailed diaries from age 16 until his death.
Did You Know?Ā Ā Washington's annual salary as President (in 1789) was $25,000. As of January 1, 2001, presidential compensation is $400,000/year, plus $50,000 expense account.
DiedĀ Ā December 14, 1799
MarriedĀ Ā Martha Dandridge Custis
ChildrenĀ Ā 2 (from wifeās first marriage)
ServedĀ Ā 1789ā1797 (2 terms)
Vice PresidentĀ Ā John Adams
First LadyĀ Ā Martha Washington (wife)
Political PartyĀ Ā Federalist
NicknameĀ Ā āFather of Our Countryā
Government OfficesĀ Ā Virginia House of Burgesses, President ā Continental Congress, Constitutional Convention
Key EventsĀ Ā As Commander in Chief of Continental Army, won Revolutionary War; helped organize Constitutional Convention (Philadelphia ā 1787); under new Constitution, Electoral College unanimously elected him first President of the United States; he joined states together and helped establish federal government.
FactsĀ Ā Boyhood tale of chopping down cherry tree is among most famous stories told about him, yet no evidence confirms it is true; he worked as a surveyor prior to entering politics, was an avid spelunker (cave explorer), and kept detailed diaries from age 16 until his death.
Did You Know?Ā Ā Washington's annual salary as President (in 1789) was $25,000. As of January 1, 2001, presidential compensation is $400,000/year, plus $50,000 expense account.
2
John Adams
BornĀ Ā October 30, 1735
DiedĀ Ā July 4, 1826
MarriedĀ Ā Abigail Smith
ChildrenĀ Ā 5
ServedĀ Ā 1797ā1801 (1 term)
Vice PresidentĀ Ā Thomas Jefferson
First LadyĀ Ā Abigail Adams (wife)
Political PartyĀ Ā Federalist
NicknameĀ Ā āAtlas of Independenceā
Government OfficesĀ Ā Massachusetts Legislature, Continental Congress, diplomat to France, Netherlands & Britain, V.P. (Washington)
Key EventsĀ Ā Negotiated Treaty of Paris (with Benjamin Franklin & John Jay) that officially ended Revolutionary War; first V.P. of U.S.; averted war with France and kept U.S. neutral during war between France and Great Britain.
FactsĀ Ā On Nov. 1, 1800, Adamses became first to live in brand-new White House; American revolutionary leader Samuel Adams was John Adamsās cousin.
DiedĀ Ā July 4, 1826
MarriedĀ Ā Abigail Smith
ChildrenĀ Ā 5
ServedĀ Ā 1797ā1801 (1 term)
Vice PresidentĀ Ā Thomas Jefferson
First LadyĀ Ā Abigail Adams (wife)
Political PartyĀ Ā Federalist
NicknameĀ Ā āAtlas of Independenceā
Government OfficesĀ Ā Massachusetts Legislature, Continental Congress, diplomat to France, Netherlands & Britain, V.P. (Washington)
Key EventsĀ Ā Negotiated Treaty of Paris (with Benjamin Franklin & John Jay) that officially ended Revolutionary War; first V.P. of U.S.; averted war with France and kept U.S. neutral during war between France and Great Britain.
FactsĀ Ā On Nov. 1, 1800, Adamses became first to live in brand-new White House; American revolutionary leader Samuel Adams was John Adamsās cousin.
3
Thomas Jefferson
BornĀ Ā April 13, 1743
DiedĀ Ā July 4, 1826
MarriedĀ Ā Martha Wayles Skelton
ChildrenĀ Ā 6
ServedĀ Ā 1801ā1809 (2 terms)
Vice PresidentsĀ Ā Aaron Burr, George Clinton
First LadyĀ Ā Martha Randolph (daughter; wife died prior to Presidency)
Political PartyĀ Ā Democratic-Republican
NicknameĀ Ā āSage of Monticelloā
Government OfficesĀ Ā Virginia House of Burgesses, Governor (VA), Continental Congress, Minister to France, Secretary of State (Washington), V.P. (Adams)
Key EventsĀ Ā Main contributor to drafting of Declaration of Independence and to many documents that founded U.S.; 1803 Louisiana Purchase (territory acquired from Napoleon [France]) doubled size of U.S.; authorized Lewis and Clark expedition.
FactsĀ Ā Although he expressed his opposition to slavery, he owned slaves throughout his lifetime; founded University of Virginia; Library of Congress began with purchase of his personal library.
Did You Know?Ā Ā John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
DiedĀ Ā July 4, 1826
MarriedĀ Ā Martha Wayles Skelton
ChildrenĀ Ā 6
ServedĀ Ā 1801ā1809 (2 terms)
Vice PresidentsĀ Ā Aaron Burr, George Clinton
First LadyĀ Ā Martha Randolph (daughter; wife died prior to Presidency)
Political PartyĀ Ā Democratic-Republican
NicknameĀ Ā āSage of Monticelloā
Government OfficesĀ Ā Virginia House of Burgesses, Governor (VA), Continental Congress, Minister to France, Secretary of State (Washington), V.P. (Adams)
Key EventsĀ Ā Main contributor to drafting of Declaration of Independence and to many documents that founded U.S.; 1803 Louisiana Purchase (territory acquired from Napoleon [France]) doubled size of U.S.; authorized Lewis and Clark expedition.
FactsĀ Ā Although he expressed his opposition to slavery, he owned slaves throughout his lifetime; founded University of Virginia; Library of Congress began with purchase of his personal library.
Did You Know?Ā Ā John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
4
James Madison
Born March 16, 1751
Died June 28, 1836
Married Dolley Payne Todd
Children none
Served 1809ā1817 (2 terms)
Vice Presidents George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry
First Lady Dolley Madison (wife)
Political Party Democratic-Republican
Nickname āFather of the Constitutionā
Government Offices Continental Congress, U.S. House (VA), Secretary of State (Jefferson)
Key Events Instrumental in drafting Constitution and fighting for its ratification; with Jefferson, formed Democratic-Republican Party (opposing Federalist Party, which was pro strong central go...
Died June 28, 1836
Married Dolley Payne Todd
Children none
Served 1809ā1817 (2 terms)
Vice Presidents George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry
First Lady Dolley Madison (wife)
Political Party Democratic-Republican
Nickname āFather of the Constitutionā
Government Offices Continental Congress, U.S. House (VA), Secretary of State (Jefferson)
Key Events Instrumental in drafting Constitution and fighting for its ratification; with Jefferson, formed Democratic-Republican Party (opposing Federalist Party, which was pro strong central go...
Table of contents
- 1. George Washington
- 2. John Adams
- 3. Thomas Jefferson
- 4. James Madison
- 5. James Monroe
- 6. John Quincy Adams
- 7. Andrew Jackson
- 8. Martin Van Buren
- 9. William Henry Harrison
- 10. John Tyler
- 11. James K. Polk
- 12. Zachary Taylor
- 13. Millard Fillmore
- 14. Franklin Pierce
- 15. James Buchanan
- 16. Abraham Lincoln
- 17. Andrew Johnson
- 18. Ulysses S. Grant
- 19. Rutherford B. Hayes
- 20. James Garfield
- 21. Chester A. Arthur
- 22. Grover Cleveland
- 23. Benjamin Harrison
- 24. Grover Cleveland
- 25. William McKinley
- 26. Theodore Roosevelt
- 27. William Howard Taft
- 28. Woodrow Wilson
- 29. Warren G. Harding
- 30. Calvin Coolidge
- 31. Herbert Hoover
- 32. Franklin D. Roosevelt
- 33. Harry S. Truman
- 34. Dwight D. Eisenhower
- 35. John F. Kennedy
- 36. Lyndon B. Johnson
- 37. Richard M. Nixon
- 38. Gerald R. Ford
- 39. James Carter
- 40. Ronald Reagan
- 41. George H. W. Bush
- 42. William J. Clinton
- 43. George W. Bush
- 44. Barack Obama