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Presidents Timeline

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    George Washington

    Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He attended a school in Fredericksburg, but never attended college. Washington was apart of the British provincial militia, Continental Army, and the US army. Washington was a delegate to the Continental Congress, President of the US Constitutional Convention. Family members include Martha Washington, Mary Ball Washington, Augustine Washington, and more. Washington fought for American Independence before his presidency.
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    William Henry Harrison

    Henry Harrison was from Berkley Plantation, Virginia. Harrison went to University of Pennsylvania and Hampden-Sydney College. Harrison joined the army as a sub lieutenant, serving in the Northwest territory. Henry was an Ohio State senator, governor of the Indiana territory, and an Ohio representative. His family members include Benjamin Harrison, John Scott Harrison, and more. Before his presidency, Henry was in the Senate, was appointed in 1828 as minister plenipotentiary to Gran Colombia.
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    John Tyler

    Tyler is from Charles City, Virginia. He went to William & Mary University, University of Richmond, and more. He was in the Virginia Militia, his rank being Captain. Tyler was a senator and the governor of Virginia, and the VP of the US. His family includes Harrison Ruffin Tyler, John Alexander Tyler, and more. John Tyler tried to have peace with Abraham Lincoln but failed, was then elected to the Confederate House of Representatives.
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    James Knox Polk

    James Polk was from Pineville, North Carolina. He went to University of North Carolina at North Chapel Hill. Polk was in the Tennessee militia serving from 1821-1825, his rank being captain. He was representative for Tennessee for the 6th and 9th district, and was the governor of Tennessee. Family members include John Lee Polk, Jane Polk, Samuel Polk, and more. Before his presidency, he actively supported Andrew Jackson.
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    Abraham Lincoln

    Lincoln is from Washington, D.C. He was homeschooled, and did not go to college. Lincoln served as a volunteer in the Illinois Militia during the Black Hawk War. He was an Illinois State representative of the 7th district. Had children: William Wallace Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, and more. Unfortunately, Lincoln was assassinated before his presidency had ended, so he never did anything after his presidency. He was a Illinois state legislator before his presidency.
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    Theodore Roosevelt

    Teddy is from New York, NY. He went to Friends Seminary and Harvard College. Teddy was a New York National Guard and his rank was Colonel. He was a New York State Representative, governor of NY, the VP of the US, and an assistant secretary of the Navy. Kids include Theodore Roosevelt Jr, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and more. After his presidency, Roosevelt founded the Bull Moose Party because the republicans nominated Taft.
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    Franklin D. Roosevelt

    FDR was from Little White House historic site, Georgia. He went to Harvard college and university, Columbia Law School, and Groton School. He was an assistant secretary of the Navy. FDR was the governor of New York, New York state senator, and Assistant secretary of the Navy. Had children called: FDR Jr, Anna Roosevelt Halsted, and more. He lived in farm before presidency, ran for democratic positions in politics before he ran for president.
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    Harry S. Truman

    Harry Truman is from Lamar, Missouri. He went to UMKC School of Law and William Chrisman High School. Truman served during WW1 as a Field Artillery Officer and continued in the Organized Reserve Corps till 1953. He used to be a senator for Missouri and the Vice President of the US for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Family members include Bess Truman and John Anderson Truman. Before his presidency, he was FDR's VP. After his presidency, he criticized Eisenhower and liked JFK and LBJ.
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    Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Eisenhower was from Denison, Texas. He went to Abilene High School, Command and General Staff College, US army war College, and US military academy. Eisenhower was assigned to the 19th Infantry Regiment at Fort Sam Houston. He was a 5 star general. He served as military government for an American occupied zone, was president of Columbia University, and more. Family members include Mamie Eisenhower, Doud Eisenhower, and more. Eisenhower reentered the Armed Forces after his presidency.
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    John F. Kennedy

    Kennedy was from Brookline, Massachusetts. He went to Harvard University, Canterbury School, Princeton University, and more. Kennedy commanded PT boats in the Pacific theater during WW2, rescuing fellow sailors in the process. He was a representative and senator of Massachusetts. Family members include Robert F. Kennedy, RFK Jr, JFK Jr, and more. JFK would be in the house of representatives before his presidency, and would get assassinated before his presidency ended.
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    Lyndon B. Johnson

    LBJ is from Stonewall, Texas. He went to Lyndon B. Johnson High School, Texas State University, and Georgetown University Law Center. LBJ was a part of the US Naval Reserve when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. 2 days later, he applied for active duty. He was a senator and representative for Texas, JFK's Vice President. LBJ took part in serving in WW2 and after his presidency, built his presidential library.
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    Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon was from Yorba Linda, California. Nixon went to Whittier High School, Whittier College, and Fullerton Union High School. Nixon joined the Navy, and trained at the Naval Training School. He volunteered for sea duty and reported to Commander Air Force. Nixon was a senator and a representative of California, and the VP of the US. Family members include Pat Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Jennie Eisenhower. After his presidency, Nixon was pardoned by Gerald Ford and wrote ten books.
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    Gerald Ford

    Gerald Ford is from Omaha, Nebraska. Ford went to University of Michigan, Yale University, and University of Michigan Law School. He joined the US Naval Reserve, being assigned to USS Monterey. Gerald Ford Ford used to be Nixon's Vice President, and a representative of Michigan. Family members include Betty Ford, Steven Ford, and Susan Ford Bales. He was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Bill Clinton.
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    Jimmy Carter

    Carter is from Plains, Georgia. Went to United States Naval Academy, Union College, and Georgia Institute of Technology. Carter had the rank "lieutenant" in the Navy Reserve. Carter was a member of the Georgia State Senate, and the Governor of Georgia. His spouse was Rosalynn Carter. Children: James Carter, Amy Carter, Donnel Carter, and Jack Carter. Jimmy Carter Oversaw an agreement between Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat that called for Israel’s gradual withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula.
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    Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan is from Tampico, Illinois. He went to Eureka College, and Dixon High School. Reagan enlisted in the US army reserve, assigned as a private in Des Moines' 322nd Cavalry Regiment. Reagan was governor of California. Family members include Nancy Reagan, Ron Reagan, and Jane Wyman. After his presidency, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, before his presidency, he would speak on television.
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    George H. W. Bush

    H.W. Bush is from Milton, Massachusetts. Went to Yale University, Greenwich Country Day School, and Davenport Academy. Bush was a Lieutenant in the Navy, and also fought during World War 2, serving in the Pacific theater flying a Grumman TBF avenger. Was a US ambassador to the UN, US director of Central Intelligence, and the Vice president of the US from 1981-1989. His children are George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, Marvin Bush, and more. Remained active in charity works and US delegations.
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    Bill Clinton

    Clinton is from Hope, Arkansas. He went to Georgetown University and Yale University. Clinton entered a draft but received a number 311 and was never called to serve. He tried to avoid the draft prior to entering it. Clinton was the governor of Arkansas and an Arkansas attorney general. Family members include Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Roger Clinton, and more. After his presidency, he was heavily involved in Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in order to help her win.
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    George W. Bush

    George W. Bush is from New Haven, Connecticut. Bush went to Yale University, Kinkaid school, Davenport college, and Harvard Business school. He joined the 147th Fighter-Interceptor Group of the Texas Air National Guard for the Vietnam War. Bush used to be the Governor of Texas. His family members include Barbara Bush, Jenna Bush Hager. Bush published a book and also started charities for wounded war veterans after his presidency.
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    Barack Obama

    Obama is from Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended Punahou School, Occidental College, Columbia University, and Harvard Law School. Barack Obama never served in the military. He was a member of the Illinois Senate, a very good senator. He had children, called Malia Ann Obama, and Sasha Obama. Obama campaigned in various American elections, such as helping his former Vice President Joe Biden in his presidential election.
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    Donald Trump

    Trump is from New York, NY. He went to University of Pennsylvania, Fordham University, and Kew-Forest School. Donald Trump did not serve in the military. He did not have any previous offices. He has kids named Barron Trump, Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and more. Trump spoke near the White House along with his supporters after losing the election, known as the "Stop the Steal" rally.