First Half of the 19th Century Timeline

  • Thomas Jefferson Inauguration

    Thomas Jefferson Inauguration

    He had the first inauguration that was held at the capital of the United States. He faced John Adams in the presidency roll and won over him. It was said that if John Adams was elected it would go back into a monarchy.
  • James Madison Inauguration

    James Madison Inauguration

    He had many accomplishments and one of them was that he was the Father of the Constitution. He was a born federalist. He was a founding father and a diplomat.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    It was said that the war was unnecessary. The US had already faced the british and won. The war contained many conflicts and affected the US greatly.
  • James Monroe Inauguration

    James Monroe Inauguration

    It was said that his greatest accomplishment was negotiation of The Louisiana Purchase. His presidency was hailed as the Era of Good Feelings. He wrote a famous document which became known as the Monroe Doctrine.
  • John Quincy Adams Inauguration

    John Quincy Adams Inauguration

    He was the first president who was the son of a president. He went with his father to different locations and started diplomatic training as a child. When he was 26 his dad named him Minister of Russia
  • Andrew Jackson Inauguration

    Andrew Jackson Inauguration

    He accomplished many victory's in the war of 1812 as a war general. He became president after the Battle of New Orleans. Trade was increased during for presidency.
  • Martin Van Buren Inauguration

    Martin Van Buren Inauguration

    He resolved the Banking War that Andrew Jackson started. He earned the nickname the "Little Magician". Sadly he started the Panic of 1837.
  • John Tyler Inauguration

    John Tyler Inauguration

    His father was a gardener and a politician. He used private tutors to study the law. He also secured multiple trades with China.
  • James Knox Polk Inauguration

    James Knox Polk Inauguration

    He was nicknamed "Young Hickory" since Jackson had mentored him. One of his accomplishments was that he settled a border argument between the US and Britain securing the Oregon territory for the US. He also acted as Speaker of the House and served 7 terms in the house.
  • Millard Fillmore Inauguration

    Millard Fillmore Inauguration

    He restored diplomatic relations with Mexico. He also achieved trade with Japan. He stood against Napoleon and was extremely successful in his presidency.