Posts

Showing posts from March, 2011

US Presidents Timeline

George Washington (1789-1797) George Washington was chosen as the first president of the United States. People were divided over whether they preferred a monarchy or an executive branch, but Mr. Washington had no interest in serving as monarch. John Adams (1797-1801) John Adams was elected as the country's second president. Mr. Adams was the first president to dwell at the White House, having taken office in 1789. Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) The third president of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson, was elected on November 4, 1800. His most well-known work was the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. James Madison (1809-1817) President James Madison was chosen to serve as the fourth president of the United States. He steered the nation through the War of 1812 and went on to be recognized as the "Father of the Bill of Rights" for his contributions to the Constitution. James Monroe (1817-1825) President James Monroe was elected as the country's fift