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George Washington
Born in Westmoreland, Virginia, British America Childhood Fact: He was homeschooled from 7 years to 15 years old. Adult Fact: He was a colonel in the war against England. Died December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon, Virginia, US Why we know him: He was the greatest and the 1st President of the United States. Secret Fact: His family had a lot of money. -
John Adams
Born in Braintree, Massachusetts Childhood Fact: His dad was a farmer. John Adams enjoyed farming and hunting when he was growing up. Adult Fact: He believed in a separation of powers in the government. Died July 4, 1826 in Quincy, Massachusetts Why we know him: He was the 2nd President of the United States. He was also George Washington's Vice President. Secret: When he was a teacher, he let his star students teach. the class. -
Thomas Jefferson
Born in Shadwell in the Colony of Virginia Childhood Fact: He studied 15 hours a day. Adult Fact: He wrote the Declaration of Independence Died July 4, 1826 in Monticello, Virginia, US Why we know him: He was the 3rd President of the United States and the govenor of Virginia. Secret Fact; His wife was more famous than him. -
James Madison
Born in Port Conway, Virginia Colony Childhood Fact: He grew up on a plantation. Adult Fact: He served 2 terms in the White House Died June 28, 1836 in Orange, Virginia US Why we know him: He is the father of the Constitution and the 4th President of the United States. Secret Fact: He wrote the United States Constitution. -
James Monroe
Born in Monroe Hall, Virginia Childhood Fact: He walked 7 miles to school everyday Adult Fact: He was injured in the Revolutionary War. Died July 4, 1831 in New York City, New York. Why we know him: He was the 5th President of the United States Secret Fact: He went to college when he was 16 and his father was assaninated while he was away. -
Andrew Jackson
Born in Waxhaws on the border of the Carolinas Childhood Fact: His dad died befoer he was born. Adult Fact: He had a hot temper and got into fights and brawls. Died June 8, 1845 in Nashville, Tennessee Why we know him: He was the 7th President of the United States Secret Fact: His nickname is "Old Hickory" -
John Quincy Adams
Born in Briantree, Massachusetts Childhood Fact: He lived in Europe for 7 1/2 years. Adult Fact: He was known as "Old Man" and his dad was also a president. Died Feb. 23, 1848 in Washington D.C. Why we know him: He was the 6th President of the United States. Secret Fact: He taught students at Harvard University -
Zachary Taylor
Born in Barboursville, Virginia Childhood Fact: He was almost illiterate. Adult Fact: He was in the military and fought for justice. Died July 9, 1850 in Washingtin D.C., US he was 65 years old. Why we know him: He was the 12th President of the United States and lived in the White House. Secret: He was named after him father. -
James Polk
Born in Pineville, North Carolina Childhood Fact: He was home schooled Adult Fact: He served as Speaker of the House from 1835 to 1839. Died June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee Why we know him: He was the 11th President of the United States know for territorial expansion of the Nation. Secret: He was the under dog in his election. -
James Garfield
Born in Moreland Hills, Ohio Childhood Fact: He was fatherless at 2 years old Adult Fact: He was president from March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881 Died September 19, 1881 in Elberon, New Jersey Why we know him: He was the 20th President of the United States Secret: He was assassinated September 19, 1881 -
William McKinley
Born in Niles, Ohio Childhood Fact: He had four sisters and three brothers. Adult Fact: Married Ida Saxton and had two daughters who died as infants. Assassinated September 14, 1901 in Buffalo, New York Why we know him: He was our 25th President and he was a Republican Secret Fact: He dropped out of college because he was ill and depressed. -
William Howard Taft
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio Childhood Fact: He went to church with his parents Adult Fact: He became president March 4, 1909 Died March 8, 1930 in Washington D.C. Why we know him: He was the 27th President of the United States Secret: his nickanme is "Big Bill" -
Theodore Roosevelt
Born in New York City, New York Childhood Fact: He had asthma and was sick a lot. He had bad eyesight. Adult Fact: He got married October 27, 1886 Died on Jan 6, 1919 in Oyster Bay, New York Why we know him: He was a hero and became the 26th President of the United States. Secret Fact: He was an author -
Richard Nixon
Born in Yorba Linda, California Childhood Fact: He was the 2nd of 5 kids. His youngest brother died young and his oldest brother died at 20. Adult Fact: He was the Vice President under Eisenhower. Died April 22, 1994 in New York City, New York. Why we know him: He was the 37th President of the United States Secret Fact: His middle name is Milhous -
John F. Kennedy
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts. Childhood Fact: He had chicken pox and a cough and more at the same time. Adult Fact: He was assassinated. Died November 22. 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Why we know him: He hepled the United States be a better place and he was the 35th President of the United States. Secret Fact: He secretly recorded the White House. -
Jimmy Carter
Born in Plains, Georgia Childhood Fact: He was the first president to be born in a hospital, Adult Fact: His father died in July of 1953 Why we know him: He was the 39th President of the United States. Secret: Jimmy Carter is the least liked president. -
George W. Bush
Born in New Haven, Connecticut Childhood Fact: He lived in Texas where his dad entered the oil business. Adult Fact: He became president at the age of 54 Why we know him: He is the 43rd President of the United States Secret: He has a childhood home museum -
Bill Clinton
Born in Hope, Arkansas Childhood Fact: When he was four years old, he lived with his grandparents while his mother trained to be a nurse. Adult Fact: He met his wife, Hilary at Yale in 1971. Why we know him: He was the 42nd President of the United States. He still makes speeches and people love him. Secret: Every president passes on advice to the men who follow. Ronald Regan taught Bill Clinton how to salute.
