3/15/1767 – 6/8/1845 Party: Democratic Timeline; 1829-1837 Andrew Jackson gained national fame through his role in the War of 1812, where he won a decisive victory over the main British invasion army at the Battle of New Orleans. Years later he responded to conflict with the Seminole in Spanish Florida by invading the territory in 1818…
7/11/1767 – 2/23/1848 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1825-1828 John Q. Adams was the son of the second President; John Adams. They became the first father and son duo to have served as Presidents. Historians believe he was one of the greatest diplomats and Secretaries of State in American History due to the Treaty of Ghent which ended the…
4/28/1758 – 7/4/1831 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1817-1825 Monroe held roles early on as diplomat to France (1794-1796) and to United Kingdom (1803-1808) as well as Governor of Virginia (1799-1802, 1811). During the War of 1812 he held critical roles as the Secretary of State (1811-1817) and Secretary of War (1814-1815) under Madison. He also helped negotiate…
3/16/1751 – 6/28/1836 Party: Democratic-Republican Timeline; 1809-1816 Madison was hailed as the Father of the Constitution as well as the Father of the Bill of Rights for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting each, respectively. He became a leader in the new House of Representatives, drafting many basic laws and working closely with George Washington…
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 and he is also another one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was a great architect, farmer, and scientist that…
10/20/1735 – 7/4/1826 Party: Federalist Timeline; 1797-1800 #2 John Adams- The Voice of Independence Adams was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a leader of the American Independence from Great Britain. He played a leading role in persuading Congress to declare Independence and assisted Thomas Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of…
2/22/1732 – 12/14/1799 Party: None / Independent Timeline; 1752-1796 #1 George Washington- The Father of Our Country There is a rumor that in the Battle of Monongahela, during the French-Indian war, General Braddock (Sitting on the horse pictured below) was shot off his horse and soldiers started fleeing, George Washington took over the rear guard to…