First Ten Presidents of the United States of America

George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the Unites States in New York City, where he was addressed as "Mr. President"

First Ten American Presidents

Period: Apr 30, 1789 to Mar 4, 1845

John Adams

Mar 4, 1797

Adams served as Vice President under first President George Washington. He was 61 years old at inauguration,

Thomas Jefferson

Mar 4, 1801

Jefferson served as Vice President under John Adams. While Jefferson was President, he purchased Louisiana from France.

James Madison

Mar 4, 1809

Madison served as the Secretary of State under Jefferson. He served two presidential terms and remained in office until 1817.

James Monroe

Mar 4, 1817

Monroe was the Secretary of War under James Madison. He became the fifth President and served for a total of 8 years.

John Quincy Adams

Mar 4, 1825

While John Quincy Adams was in office, the United States gained Florida from Spain.

Andrew Jackson

Mar 4, 1829

The Indian Removal Act was implemented while Jackson was in office.

Martin Van Buren

Mar 4, 1837

While Van Buren was in office, the Cherokee Indians were forced from Georgia to Oklahome in what later become known as the "Trail of Tears".

William Harrison

Mar 4, 1841

Harrison only served as President for 32 days. He died from pleurisy and pneumonia because he gave is inaugural addess in the freezing snow without adequate clothing.

John Tyler

Mar 4, 1841

Tyler was the Vice President under William Harrison and became President because of Harrison's sudden death.