Presidency Over Time

  • Revolutionary War

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.