1. United States Presidents
The Founders

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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