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Inauguration for George Washington
Inaugurated for the first President of the newly formed United States. -
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George Washington's Presidency
Born in Westmoreland County, VA
No education
British Provincial Military, Continental Army, and United States Army.
Representative of Frederick County and Provincial Representative of Virginia
Parents: Mary Ball Washington and Augustine Washington
Was a land surveyor and was commander of the Continental Army. -
Congress enacts Tariffs
Congress enacts first protective tariffs, led by James Madison, who consulted with Washington about the need. -
First Naturalization Law
Congress passes this law to establish terms of citizenship. -
Ratifying the Constitution
Rhode Island ratifies the Constitution, last of the original 13 states under the Articles of Confederation to join. -
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John Adam's Presidency
- Braintree, MA
- Harvard, graduated in 1755
- Served in France and and Holland for diplomatic roles, negotiated Treaty of Peace.
- United States minister, delegate of the Continental Congress, and Vice President of the United States
- Spouse: Abigail Adams, many children but is father of John Quincy Adams.
- First president to reside in the White House, signed Alien and Sedation Acts, and built up the Army and Navy against France in the undeclared naval war.
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James Madison's Presidency
- Belle Grove, March 16, 1751
- Princeton University and College of New Jersey
- Private turned to colonel and commander of the Orange County Regiment, Virginia Militia.
- Representative of VA, 5th District, United States Secretary of State, Representative.
- Spouse: Dolley Madison
- "Father of the Constitution" and drafted/promoted the Bill of Rights, same for the Constitution
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James Monroe's Presidency
Westmoreland County, Virginia
College of William and Mary
Third Virginia Infantry
Secretary of State
Children: Liza Kortright , James Spence, Maria Hester
Elected Governor in 1799 -
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John Quincy Adam's Presidency
- Braintree, MA
- Harvard
- Any military service
- Any previous offices held (Congress, VP, Governor, etc.)
- Spouse:
- Anything important he was part of before or after he left office.
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
Shadwell, VA
College of William & Mary
Provided militia soldiers as replacements for the Virginia regiments of the Continental Army.
Governor of Virginia
Children: Martha Jefferson Randolph, Madison Hemmings ·
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Copyright Law
President Washington signs first Copyright Law