Most Famous Presidents

Goals Identify the significance of the most important Presidents. Identify why Abraham Lincoln is considered a great President.

Presidents Presidents are often honored for their service in office with memorials, buildings, and statues.

Abraham Lincoln The 16th President of the United States.

Abraham Lincoln Led the Union through the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln Issued Emancipation Proclamation - Ended slavery in Southern states.

Abraham Lincoln Assassinated at the end of the Civil War.

Lincoln Memorial

George Washington George Washington is one of our most famous Presidents. Washington served two terms.

George Washington He was our first President.

George Washington Led the U.S. in the American Revolution.

George Washington Only President to receive 100% of Electoral votes.

George Washington Set a tradition by running for two terms.

Washington Monument

Theodore Roosevelt 26th President of the United States.

Teddy Roosevelt Started construction on the Panama Canal.

Teddy Roosevelt First President to ride in a submarine and an automobile.

Teddy Roosevelt “Teddy” Bear named after President Roosevelt.

Teddy Roosevelt monument

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) 32nd President of the United States.

FDR Led the U.S. through the Great Depression.

FDR Also led the U.S. through World War II.

FDR Broke tradition by winning a third term.

FDR Memorial

Harry S Truman 33rd President of the United States

Harry S Truman Most known for dropping the atomic bomb in Japan.

Harry S Truman Founded the United Nations.

Harry S Truman The letter “S” stands for nothing

USS Harry S Truman