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American Presidents American Presidents

George Washington George Washington

He was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 1783, and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. He was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 1783, and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. George Washington George Washington

John Adams John Adams

He was president and an American statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States (1797 1801). He represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism. A conservative Federalist, he was one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States. He was president and an American statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States (1797 1801). He represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism. A conservative Federalist, he was one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States. John Adams John Adams

Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson

He was the third President of the United States (1801 1809) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). He was an influential Founding Father, he envisioned America as a great "Empire of Liberty" that would promote republicanism. He was the third President of the United States (1801 1809) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). He was an influential Founding Father, he envisioned America as a great "Empire of Liberty" that would promote republicanism. Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson

James Madison James Madison

He was an American politician and political philosopher who served as the fourth President of the United States (1809 1817) and is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was an American politician and political philosopher who served as the fourth President of the United States (1809 1817) and is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was the principal author of the United States Constitution, and is often called the "Father of the Constitution". He was the principal author of the United States Constitution, and is often called the "Father of the Constitution". James Madison James Madison

James Monroe James Monroe

He was the fifth President of the United States, serving two terms from 1817 to 1825. He was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States, and the last president from the Virginia dynasty and the Republican Generation He was the fifth President of the United States, serving two terms from 1817 to 1825. He was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States, and the last president from the Virginia dynasty and the Republican Generation James Monroe James Monroe

John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams

He was the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. He was a member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and later Anti-Masonic and Whig parties. As a diplomat, he was involved in many international negotiations, and helped formulate the Monroe Doctrine as Secretary of State. Historians agree he was one of the great diplomats in American history He was the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. He was a member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and later Anti-Masonic and Whig parties. As a diplomat, he was involved in many international negotiations, and helped formulate the Monroe Doctrine as Secretary of State. Historians agree he was one of the great diplomats in American history John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson

He was the seventh President of the United States (1829 1837). He was a polarizing figure who dominated the Second Party System in the 1820s and 1830s, his political ambition and widening political participation shaped the modern Democratic Party. His legacy is now seen as mixed, as a protector of popular democracy and individual liberty for American citizens, checkered by his support for slavery and Indian removal. He was the seventh President of the United States (1829 1837). He was a polarizing figure who dominated the Second Party System in the 1820s and 1830s, his political ambition and widening political participation shaped the modern Democratic Party. His legacy is now seen as mixed, as a protector of popular democracy and individual liberty for American citizens, checkered by his support for slavery and Indian removal. Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson

Martin van Buren Martin van Buren

He was the eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He was a key organizer of the Democratic Party, a dominant figure in the Second Party System, and the first president not of British descent his family was Dutch. He was the first president to be born an American citizen, his predecessors having been born British subjects before the American Revolution. He was the eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He was a key organizer of the Democratic Party, a dominant figure in the Second Party System, and the first president not of British descent his family was Dutch. He was the first president to be born an American citizen, his predecessors having been born British subjects before the American Revolution. Martin van Buren Martin van Buren

William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison

He was the ninth President of the United States, and the first president to die in office, and last President to be born before the United States Declaration of Independence. He died on his 32nd day in office of complications from pneumonia, serving the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. His death sparked a brief constitutional crisis which was ultimately resolved. He was the ninth President of the United States, and the first president to die in office, and last President to be born before the United States Declaration of Independence. He died on his 32nd day in office of complications from pneumonia, serving the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. His death sparked a brief constitutional crisis which was ultimately resolved. William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison

John Tyler John Tyler

He was the tenth President of the United States (1841 1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of a predecessor. Upon the death of President William Henry Harrison, the nation was briefly in a state of confusion regarding the process of succession. Ultimately the situation was settled with this president becoming President both in name and in fact. He set a precedent that would govern future successions and eventually be codified in the Twenty-fifth Amendment. John Tyler He was the tenth President of the United States (1841 1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of a predecessor. Upon the death of President William Henry Harrison, the nation was briefly in a state of confusion regarding the process of succession. Ultimately the situation was settled with this president becoming President both in name and in fact. He set a precedent that would govern future successions and eventually be codified in the Twenty-fifth Amendment. John Tyler

James K. Polk James K. Polk

He was the 11th President of the United States (1845 1849). A Democrat, he served as Speaker of the House (1835 1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839 1841). He was the surprise ("dark horse") candidate for president in 1844, defeating Henry Clay of the rival Whig Party by promising to annex Texas. He was the last strong pre-civil War president and the first president whose photographs while in office still survive. He was the 11th President of the United States (1845 1849). A Democrat, he served as Speaker of the House (1835 1839) and Governor of Tennessee (1839 1841). He was the surprise ("dark horse") candidate for president in 1844, defeating Henry Clay of the rival Whig Party by promising to annex Texas. He was the last strong pre-civil War president and the first president whose photographs while in office still survive. James K. Polk James K. Polk

Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor

He was the 12th President of the United States and an American military leader. Initially uninterested in politics, he nonetheless ran as a Whig in the 1848 presidential election, defeating Lewis Cass. He was the last Whig to win a presidential election. Known as "Old Rough and Ready," he had a forty-year military career in the United States Army, serving in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, and the Second Seminole War He was the 12th President of the United States and an American military leader. Initially uninterested in politics, he nonetheless ran as a Whig in the 1848 presidential election, defeating Lewis Cass. He was the last Whig to win a presidential election. Known as "Old Rough and Ready," he had a forty-year military career in the United States Army, serving in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, and the Second Seminole War Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor

Millard Fillmore Millard Fillmore

He was the 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853, and the last member of the Whig Party to hold the office of president. He opposed the proposal to keep slavery out of the territories annexed during the Mexican-American War (to appease the South), and so supported the Compromise of 1850, which he signed, including the Fugitive Slave Act ("Bloodhound Law") which was part of the compromise He was the 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853, and the last member of the Whig Party to hold the office of president. He opposed the proposal to keep slavery out of the territories annexed during the Mexican-American War (to appease the South), and so supported the Compromise of 1850, which he signed, including the Fugitive Slave Act ("Bloodhound Law") which was part of the compromise Millard Fillmore Millard Fillmore

Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce

He was an American politician and lawyer, and the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. He is the only President from New Hampshire. He was a Democrat and a "doughface" (a Northerner with Southern sympathies) who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Later, he took part in the Mexican-American War and became a brigadier general. He was an American politician and lawyer, and the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. He is the only President from New Hampshire. He was a Democrat and a "doughface" (a Northerner with Southern sympathies) who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Later, he took part in the Mexican-American War and became a brigadier general. Franklin Pierce Franklin Pierce

James Buchanan James Buchanan

He was the 15th President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. He is the only president from Pennsylvania, the only president who remained a life-long bachelor, and the last one born in 18th century. He was a popular and experienced state politician and a successful attorney before his presidency. He represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives and later the Senate, and served as Minister to Russia under President Andrew Jackson. He was the 15th President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. He is the only president from Pennsylvania, the only president who remained a life-long bachelor, and the last one born in 18th century. He was a popular and experienced state politician and a successful attorney before his presidency. He represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives and later the Senate, and served as Minister to Russia under President Andrew Jackson. James Buchanan James Buchanan

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

He served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led the country through its greatest constitutional, military and moral crisis the American Civil War--by preserving the Union by force while ending slavery and promoting economic modernization. He served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led the country through its greatest constitutional, military and moral crisis the American Civil War--by preserving the Union by force while ending slavery and promoting economic modernization. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson

He was the 17th President of the United States (1865 1869). Following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, He presided over the Reconstruction era of the United States in the four years after the American Civil War. His tenure was controversial as his positions favoring the white South came under heavy political attack from Republicans. He was the 17th President of the United States (1865 1869). Following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, He presided over the Reconstruction era of the United States in the four years after the American Civil War. His tenure was controversial as his positions favoring the white South came under heavy political attack from Republicans. Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson

Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant

He was the 18th President of the United States (1869 1877) as well as military commander during the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction periods. Under his command, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States of America. He was the 18th President of the United States (1869 1877) as well as military commander during the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction periods. Under his command, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States of America. Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant

Rutherford B. Hayes Rutherford B. Hayes

He was the 19th President of the United States, serving one term from 1877 to 1881. As president, he oversaw the end of Reconstruction and the United States' entry into the Second Industrial Revolution. He was a reformer who began the efforts that would lead to civil service reform and attempted, unsuccessfully, to reconcile the divisions that had led to the American Civil War fifteen years earlier. He was the 19th President of the United States, serving one term from 1877 to 1881. As president, he oversaw the end of Reconstruction and the United States' entry into the Second Industrial Revolution. He was a reformer who began the efforts that would lead to civil service reform and attempted, unsuccessfully, to reconcile the divisions that had led to the American Civil War fifteen years earlier. Rutherford B. Hayes Rutherford B. Hayes

James A. Garfield James A. Garfield

He served as the 20th President of the United States, from March 4, 1881 until his assassination on September 19, 1881. He survived a brief 200 days in office, the second shortest presidential tenure to that of William Henry Harrison. He was the only incumbent of the U.S. House of Representatives to be elected President. He was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1863, opposing slavery and secession He served as the 20th President of the United States, from March 4, 1881 until his assassination on September 19, 1881. He survived a brief 200 days in office, the second shortest presidential tenure to that of William Henry Harrison. He was the only incumbent of the U.S. House of Representatives to be elected President. He was elected to Congress as a Republican in 1863, opposing slavery and secession James A. Garfield James A. Garfield

Chester A. Arthur Chester A. Arthur

He was an American politician who served as the 21st President of the United States. He was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the 20th Vice President under James Garfield. While Garfield was mortally wounded by, he did not die until September 19 of that year, at which time Arthur was sworn in as president, serving until March 4, 1885. He was an American politician who served as the 21st President of the United States. He was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the 20th Vice President under James Garfield. While Garfield was mortally wounded by, he did not die until September 19 of that year, at which time Arthur was sworn in as president, serving until March 4, 1885. Chester A. Arthur Chester A. Arthur

Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland

He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. He was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms (1885 1889 and 1893 1897) and therefore is the only individual to be counted twice in the numbering of the presidents. As a reformer he worked indefatigably against political corruption, patronage, and bossism. He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. He was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms (1885 1889 and 1893 1897) and therefore is the only individual to be counted twice in the numbering of the presidents. As a reformer he worked indefatigably against political corruption, patronage, and bossism. Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland

Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison

He was the 23rd President of the United States, serving one term from 1889 to 1893. As a Republican, he was elected to the presidency in 1888, defeating Democratic incumbent Grover Cleveland. His administration is most remembered for economic legislation, including the McKinley Tariff and the Sherman Antitrust Act, and for annual federal spending that reached one billion dollars for the first time. He was the 23rd President of the United States, serving one term from 1889 to 1893. As a Republican, he was elected to the presidency in 1888, defeating Democratic incumbent Grover Cleveland. His administration is most remembered for economic legislation, including the McKinley Tariff and the Sherman Antitrust Act, and for annual federal spending that reached one billion dollars for the first time. Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison

Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland

He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. He was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms (1885 1889 and 1893 1897) and therefore is the only individual to be counted twice in the numbering of the presidents. As a reformer he worked indefatigably against political corruption, patronage, and bossism. He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. He was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms (1885 1889 and 1893 1897) and therefore is the only individual to be counted twice in the numbering of the presidents. As a reformer he worked indefatigably against political corruption, patronage, and bossism. Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland

William McKinley William McKinley

He was the 25th President of the United States, and the last veteran of the American Civil War to be elected to that office. He was the last President of the 19th century and the first of the 20th. His signature issue was high tariffs on imports as a formula for prosperity, as typified by his McKinley Tariff of 1890. He upheld the gold standard, and promoted pluralism among ethnic groups. He was the 25th President of the United States, and the last veteran of the American Civil War to be elected to that office. He was the last President of the 19th century and the first of the 20th. His signature issue was high tariffs on imports as a formula for prosperity, as typified by his McKinley Tariff of 1890. He upheld the gold standard, and promoted pluralism among ethnic groups. William McKinley William McKinley

Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

He was the 26th President of the United States. He is noted for his energetic personality, range of interests and achievements, and leadership of the Progressive Movement. His achievements as a naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. He was the 26th President of the United States. He is noted for his energetic personality, range of interests and achievements, and leadership of the Progressive Movement. His achievements as a naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

William Howard Taft William Howard Taft

He was the 27th President of the United States and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United States. He is the only person to have served in both offices. He was responsible for passage of the Sixteenth Amendment. He also sought to further the economic development of underdeveloped nations in Latin America and Asia through "Dollar Diplomacy". He was the 27th President of the United States and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United States. He is the only person to have served in both offices. He was responsible for passage of the Sixteenth Amendment. He also sought to further the economic development of underdeveloped nations in Latin America and Asia through "Dollar Diplomacy". William Howard Taft William Howard Taft

Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson

He was the 28th President of the United States. In his first term, he persuaded a Democratic Congress to pass the Federal Reserve Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Federal Farm Loan Act and America's first-ever federal progressive income tax in the Revenue Act of 1913. He was the 28th President of the United States. In his first term, he persuaded a Democratic Congress to pass the Federal Reserve Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Federal Farm Loan Act and America's first-ever federal progressive income tax in the Revenue Act of 1913. Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson

Warren G. Harding Warren G. Harding

He was the 29th President of the United States, from 1921 until his death in 1923. He the first newspaper publisher to be elected President. In the aftermath of World War I, he promised a return of the nation to "normalcy." This "America first" campaign encouraged industrialization and a strong economy independent of foreign influence. He was the 29th President of the United States, from 1921 until his death in 1923. He the first newspaper publisher to be elected President. In the aftermath of World War I, he promised a return of the nation to "normalcy." This "America first" campaign encouraged industrialization and a strong economy independent of foreign influence. Warren G. Harding Warren G. Harding

Calvin Coolidge Calvin Coolidge

He was the 30th President of the United States (1923 1929). Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small-government conservative, and also as a man who said very little. He restored public confidence in the White House after the scandals of his predecessor's administration, and left office with considerable popularity. He was the 30th President of the United States (1923 1929). Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small-government conservative, and also as a man who said very little. He restored public confidence in the White House after the scandals of his predecessor's administration, and left office with considerable popularity. Calvin Coolidge Calvin Coolidge

Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover

He was the 31st President of the United States (1929 1933). He was one of only two Presidents to have been elected President without electoral experience or high military rank. He was a trained engineer and deeply believed in the Efficiency Movement, which held that government and the economy were riddled with inefficiency and waste, and could be improved by experts who could identify the problems and solve them. He was the 31st President of the United States (1929 1933). He was one of only two Presidents to have been elected President without electoral experience or high military rank. He was a trained engineer and deeply believed in the Efficiency Movement, which held that government and the economy were riddled with inefficiency and waste, and could be improved by experts who could identify the problems and solve them. Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover

Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt

Also known by his initials FDR, he was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. The only American president elected to more than two terms, he forged a durable coalition that realigned American politics for decades. Also known by his initials FDR, he was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. The only American president elected to more than two terms, he forged a durable coalition that realigned American politics for decades. Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman

He was the 33rd President of the United States (1945 1953). During World War I, heserved in combat in France as an artillery officer in his National Guard unit. After his election he was able to pass only one of the proposals in his Fair Deal program. He used executive orders to end racial discrimination in the armed forces and created loyalty checks that dismissed thousands of communist supporters from office. He was the 33rd President of the United States (1945 1953). During World War I, heserved in combat in France as an artillery officer in his National Guard unit. After his election he was able to pass only one of the proposals in his Fair Deal program. He used executive orders to end racial discrimination in the armed forces and created loyalty checks that dismissed thousands of communist supporters from office. Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman

Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower

He was a five-star general in the United States Army and the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe. He concluded negotiations with China to end the Korean War and maintained pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War by giving priority to inexpensive nuclear weapons and reducing the other forces to save money. Dwight D. Eisenhower He was a five-star general in the United States Army and the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe. He concluded negotiations with China to end the Korean War and maintained pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War by giving priority to inexpensive nuclear weapons and reducing the other forces to save money. Dwight D. Eisenhower

John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy

Often referred to by his initials JFK, he was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the only Catholic, and the first Irish American, president, and is the only American president to have won a Pulitzer Prize. Events during his presidency included the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the building of the Berlin Wall, the Space Race, the African American Civil Rights Movement and early stages of the Vietnam War. Often referred to by his initials JFK, he was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the only Catholic, and the first Irish American, president, and is the only American president to have won a Pulitzer Prize. Events during his presidency included the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the building of the Berlin Wall, the Space Race, the African American Civil Rights Movement and early stages of the Vietnam War. John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy

Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson

He is often referred to as LBJ, and served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He succeeded to the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He was responsible for designing the "Great Society" legislation that included laws that upheld civil rights, Public Broadcasting, Medicare, Medicaid, environmental protection, aid to education, and his "War on Poverty." He is often referred to as LBJ, and served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He succeeded to the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He was responsible for designing the "Great Society" legislation that included laws that upheld civil rights, Public Broadcasting, Medicare, Medicaid, environmental protection, aid to education, and his "War on Poverty." Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson

Richard Nixon Richard Nixon

He was the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He was the only President to resign the office as well as the only person to be elected twice to both the Presidency and the Vice Presidency. He waged an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 1960, narrowly losing to John F. Kennedy, and an unsuccessful campaign for Governor of California in 1962; following these losses, he announced his withdrawal from political life. In 1968, however, he ran again for president was elected. He was the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. He was the only President to resign the office as well as the only person to be elected twice to both the Presidency and the Vice Presidency. He waged an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 1960, narrowly losing to John F. Kennedy, and an unsuccessful campaign for Governor of California in 1962; following these losses, he announced his withdrawal from political life. In 1968, however, he ran again for president was elected. Richard Nixon Richard Nixon

Gerald Ford Gerald Ford

He was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. As the first person appointed to the vice-presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment, he became the only President of the United States who was never elected President or Vice- President. As President, he signed the Helsinki Accords, marking a move toward détente in the Cold War. He was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. As the first person appointed to the vice-presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment, he became the only President of the United States who was never elected President or Vice- President. As President, he signed the Helsinki Accords, marking a move toward détente in the Cold War. Gerald Ford Gerald Ford

Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter

He served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize. He established a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. Throughout his career, he strongly emphasized human rights. He served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize. He established a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. Throughout his career, he strongly emphasized human rights. Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter

Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan

He was the 40th President of the United States (1981 1989), and prior to that, an actor. As president, he implemented sweeping new political and economic initiatives. His supply-side economic policies, dubbed "Reaganomics," advocated reducing tax rates to spur economic growth, controlling the money supply to reduce inflation, deregulation of the economy, and reducing government spending. He was the 40th President of the United States (1981 1989), and prior to that, an actor. As president, he implemented sweeping new political and economic initiatives. His supply-side economic policies, dubbed "Reaganomics," advocated reducing tax rates to spur economic growth, controlling the money supply to reduce inflation, deregulation of the economy, and reducing government spending. Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan

George H.W. Bush George H.W. Bush

He was the 41st President of the United States (1989 1993). He previously served as the 43rd Vice President (1981 1989). During his tenure, he headed administration task forces on deregulation and fighting drug abuse. He was the 41st President of the United States (1989 1993). He previously served as the 43rd Vice President (1981 1989). During his tenure, he headed administration task forces on deregulation and fighting drug abuse. George H.W. Bush George H.W. Bush

Bill Clinton Bill Clinton

He served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He became president at the end of the Cold War, and was the first baby boomer president. He presided over the continuation of an economic expansion that would later become the longest period of peace-time economic expansion in American history. In 2004, he released his autobiography My Life, and was involved in his wife Hillary's 2008 presidential campaign He served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He became president at the end of the Cold War, and was the first baby boomer president. He presided over the continuation of an economic expansion that would later become the longest period of peace-time economic expansion in American history. In 2004, he released his autobiography My Life, and was involved in his wife Hillary's 2008 presidential campaign Bill Clinton Bill Clinton

George W. Bush George W. Bush

He was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He is the eldest son of President George H. W. Bush, who served as the 41st President, and Barbara Bush, making him one of only two American presidents to be the son of a preceding president. He was named Time Person of the Year 2000 and 2004. He was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He is the eldest son of President George H. W. Bush, who served as the 41st President, and Barbara Bush, making him one of only two American presidents to be the son of a preceding president. He was named Time Person of the Year 2000 and 2004. George W. Bush George W. Bush

Barrack Obama Barrack Obama

He is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office, from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in November 2008. In the 2008 general election, he defeated Republican nominee John McCain and was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2009. He is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office, from January 2005 until he resigned after his election to the presidency in November 2008. In the 2008 general election, he defeated Republican nominee John McCain and was inaugurated as president on January 20, 2009. Barrack Obama Barrack Obama