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Revolutionary War
George Washinton was not yet president, but he led the troops in the war. Soon after this war he was elected for president of the United States. -
Civil War
This war took more American lives than any other war in history. The presidetn during this era was Abraham Lincoln. -
World War I
Woodrow Wilson was president during the time of World War I. The United states remained neutral at first but in 1917 the joined the Allies. -
World War II
This war was the most destructive war in history. It opened the nuclear age. Franklin D. Roosevelt was president during this time. -
Korean War
This war is known as one of the bloodiest wars in history. The presidents for this time period were Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower.