The First 10 Presidents of The United States By lizzybell Apr 30, 1789 George Washington, Inauguration Date George Washington was the first President of the United States of America. He started the tradition of serving two four year terms in office. Mar 4, 1797 John Adams, Inauguration Date John Adams was the second President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson, Inauguration Date Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1809 James Madison, Inauguration Date James Madison was the fourth President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1817 James Monroe, Inauguration Date James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1825 John Quincy Adams James Quincy Adams was the sixth President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1829 Andrew Jackson, Inauguration Date Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1837 Martin Van Buren, Inauguration Date Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States of America. Mar 4, 1841 William Henry Harrison, Inauguration Date William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States of America. Apr 6, 1841 John Tyler, Inauguration Date John Tyler was the tenth President of the United States of America