#11 James K. Polk- The Expansionist President
11/2/1795 – 6/15/1849 Party: Democratic Timeline; 1845-1849 #11 James K. Polk- The Expansionist President Polk had an interest in politics […]
Presidents
#10 John Tyler- Accidental President
3/29/1790 – 1/18/1862 Party: Whig Timeline; 1841-1845 #10 John Tyler- Accidental President Tyler served as a Virginia state legislator, governor
#9 William Henry Harrison- Shortest Presidency
2/9/1773-4/4/1841 Party: Whig Timeline; 1841 #9 William Henry Harrison- Shortest Presidency Harrison served as the first territorial congressional delegate from
#8 Martin Van Buren- The Master Organizer
12/5/1782 – 7/24/1862 Party: Democratic Timeline; 1837-1841 #8 Martin Van Buren- The Master Organizer Van Buren gained his fame as
#7 Andrew Jackson- The People’s President
3/15/1767 – 6/8/1845 Party: Democratic Timeline; 1829-1837 #7 Andrew Jackson- The People’s President Andrew Jackson gained national fame through his role
#6 John Quincy Adams- The Diplomat President
7/11/1767 – 2/23/1848 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1825-1828 #6 John Quincy Adams- The Diplomat President John Q. Adams was the son of
#5 James Monroe- Era of Good Feelings Leader
4/28/1758 – 7/4/1831 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1817-1825 #5 James Monroe- Era of Good Feelings Leader Monroe held roles early on as
#4 James Madison- Father of the Constitution
3/16/1751 – 6/28/1836 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1809-1816 #4 James Madison- Father of the Constitution Madison was hailed as the Father of
#3 Thomas Jefferson- The Architect of Liberty
4/13/1743 – 7/4/1826 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1801-1809 #3 Thomas Jefferson- The Architect of Liberty Jefferson is considered the most brilliant President