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George Washington's Term of Office
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Vermont--Number 14--George Washington
On this day, Vermont became a state during the presidency of George Washington; home of many varieties of cheese. -
Kentucky--Number 15--George Washington
Today, the state of Kentucky was born, while George Washington was the Chief of State (president). Colonel Sanders made his fried chicken famous here. -
Tennessee--Number 16--George Washington
On this historic day, Tennessee became a state while being watched over by President Washington, the third during his term. -
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John Adams' Term of Office
This was the time John Adams spent as president. -
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Thomas Jefferson's Term of Office
This time was when Thomas Jefferson was the President of the USA. -
Ohio---Number 17-Thomas Jefferson
Ohio, the Buckeye State, came around to statehood during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. -
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James Madison's Term of Office
At this point in US history, James Madison was the President. -
Louisiana--Number 18--James Madison
Part of the land got from the Louisiana Purchase, this state joined during James Madison's term in office. -
Indiana--Number 19--James Madison
Indiana joined the USA during the same presidency as Louisana-- Madison's. -
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James Monroe's Term of Office
James Monroe, the fifth president, was in office during this time. -
Mississippi--Number 20--James Monroe
"M-I-S-S-I-P....uhh...." The trickily-spelled state of Mississippi joined the United States of America during James Monroe's term, when four other states joined at the same period of time. -
Illinois--Number 21--James Monroe
Illinois, home of the Fighting Illini, joined the USA during Monroe's presidency in 1818. -
Alabama--Number 22--James Monroe
ALSO during James Monroe's term, Alabama joined the Union, the third of five. ROLL TIDE! -
Maine--Number 23--James Monroe
Maine, the most northeastern state of America, joined the Union during the term of office held by the fifth president, James Monroe. -
Missouri--Number 24--James Monroe
On this date in 1821, Missouri joined the United States of America; 'The Show Me State' is the home of the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Whoopie for them. -
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John Quincy Adams' Term of Office
A descendant of the second president, JQA held office during this period of American History. -
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Andrew Jackson's Term of Office
The 'President for the Common Man' spent his time in office during these years. -
Arkansas--Number 25--Andrew Jackson
One of two states to join America during Jackson's presidency, Arkansas' name derives off of the Algonquian name for the Quapaw Indians. -
Michigan--Number 26--Andrew Jackson
Michigan was the 26th state to join the USA, home of the newly suped-up Detroit Tigers, whose primary aquisition was the signing of slugging 1B Prince Fielder to a 10 year/200+ million dollar contract.
