United States Presidents The Founders

1st George Washington 1789-1797 Martha Washington, Widow General, Revolutionary War “Father of Our Country” “Mr. President” – instead of “His Majesty” Whiskey Rebellion – Federal Tax on Whiskey Believed in a strong, central government Cotton Gin Invention 13 original colonies become states along with Vermont, Kentucky and Tennessee Martha Washington, Widow with 2 children Mt. Vernon – Virginia Did not support his presidency stayed at Mt. Vernon

2nd John Adams 1797-1801 Abigail Adams Father of the Navy Washington, DC is made the U.S. Capital “Atlas of Independence” 1rst President to live in the White House Worked to maintain peace with France and Great Britain Abigail Adams “Remember the Ladies – and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors.” 6 Children – 4 died before her Quincy, Massachusetts

3rd Thomas Jefferson 1801-1809 Martha Jefferson – died 19 Wrote the Declaration of Independence “Man of the People” Purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for 15 million dollars, doubling the size of the United States Lewis and Clark Expedition Inventor – swivel chair, lazy susan, and the pedometer Adams and Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Ohio Martha Jefferson – died 19 years before his presidency This is his daughter Patsy, who served as hostess during his presidency. Monticello, Virginia

4th James Madison 1809-1817 Dolly Madison – Loved to host parties Author of the Bill of Rights “Father of our Constitution” Shortest president at 5’4” Declared war on Great Britain, the British invaded Washington, DC and burned the White House - War of 1812 – Star Spangled Banner Tecumseh’s Prophesy Louisiana, Indiana Dolly Madison – Loved to host parties Saved Washington’s Picture and several historical items from the British.

5th James Monroe 1817-1825 Elizabeth Monroe – Lived Abroad – “Era of Good Feeling” – Industrial Growth, increased world power and national unity Acquired Florida from Spain Monroe Doctrine – Warned other countries not to create colonies in the Americas Missouri Compromise Cherokee Alphabet Erie Canal Opens Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri Elizabeth Monroe – Lived Abroad – 3 Children