Essay - History American Presidents the United States Has Had 43 Presidents...

History

American Presidents

The United States has had 43 presidents since George Washington took office in 1789. He served until 1797, was married to Martha Wash*****gton, and he died in 1799. His vice-president was John Adams for both terms ***** served. Washington's major contributions were being the first president, and developing a strong sense of foreign policy. He is remembered *****s "the fa*****r of his country" ***** a Revolution*****ry war general. Next came John ***** from 1797 to 1801. ***** was married ***** Abigail, and he died in 1826. ***** vice-president was Thomas Jefferson, and his ma***** accomplishments were managing t***** ***** between the French and the English without the U.S. becoming involved, building up America's naval defenses, ***** he is ***** for being ***** ***** president to live in the White House. The third president ***** Thomas *****, ***** 1801 ***** 1809. He was married to Martha, but she died before he took office. ***** died in 1826. His vice-***** was Aaron Burr until 1805 and George Clinton during ***** second term. ***** main ***** were cutting the national debt, acquiring the Louisiana Purchase, and he is remembered for sending Lewis and Clark on their journey to explore the west, and for writing ***** Declaration of Independence. James Madison served from 1809 ***** 1817. He ***** married to Dolly, and died in 1836. His vice-presidents were ***** Clinton and Elbridge Gerry, who ***** in office. His main accomplishments were declaring war on Britain, ***** leading the ***** to victory and he is remembered as the "fa*****r of the Constitution." James Monroe served from 1817 to 1825. ***** was married ***** Elizabeth and he died in 1831. His vice-president was Daniel Tompkins. His ***** accomplishments ***** choosing a strong cabinet, and for helping create the Missouri Compromise that allowed slavery in certain areas. He is most remembered for the ***** Doctrine on ***** policy. John Quincy Adams served ***** 1825 to 1829. He was married to Louisa, and he died in 1848. His vice-president was John Calhoun. His accomplishments included beginning a ***** program ***** canals ***** highways, and for attempting to bring more art and culture to the nation. He is ***** remembered ***** serving in the House of Representatives after ***** president.

Andrew Jackson served from ***** ***** 1837. He was married to Rachel, ***** he died in 1845. ***** nickname was "Old Hickory," and h***** vice-president ***** Martin van Buren. His accomplishments included simplifying government jobs, and *****lping create ***** Democratic Party. He is most remembered as a great general ***** for defying Congress. Martin Van Buren served from 1837 to 1841. He was married ***** Hannah, and he died in 1862. ***** vice-president was Richard *****son, and his nickname was t***** "Little Magician." His accomplishments ***** regulat*****g banks and federal funds, and creating an independent treasury. ***** is ***** remembered for the P*****ic ***** 1837, and for being opposed to slavery. William Henry Harrison served in 1841 and died ***** only one month ***** *****. He