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First 10 Presidents
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George Washington
Goerge Washington became the first president of the United States of America. He stood on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street, New York taking his oath -
John Adams
John Adams became president after his served 2 terms as vice president. While his newly gained presidency the war between the French and the British was causing great difficulties on the United States. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson came within 3 votes of election. He was elected to be a vice president. Republican electors cast a tie vote between Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Jefferson was elected to be a president. -
James Madison
Madison was elected President in 1808. During the first year of Madison's presidency, the United States did not allow trade with both Britain and France. -
James Monroe
James Monroe's ambition and energy, combined with the president's opinion made Monroe a great elective. -
John Quincy Adams
Adams became president in 1825 when people considered him as a political hier to the president. -
Andrew Jackson
Jackson won the election because polled over 50% of the votes and 3 times more elective votes then Clay. -
Martin Van Buren
Van Buren was elected Vice President in 1832, and won the Presidency in 1836. -
William Henry Harrison
The Whigs, in need of a national hero, nominated Harrison for President in 1840. He won by a majority of less than 150,000 votes. -
John Tyler
Tyler was elected to be Vice President by The Whigs. When President Harrison died Tyler assumed full control of the president.
