List of Presidents of the United States of America, Vice Presidents, Terms

Q: Is the president the most powerful man in the US?

In today's world, the U.S. president stands as one of the most influential political figures globally, leading the world's sole superpower.

Q: What is the most common career of the presidents?

While there are various paths to the presidency, the most common profession among U.S. Presidents has been law, with many having a background as lawyers before assuming office.

Q: What are the top 3 powers of the President?

Represent the nation in diplomatic relations, enforce laws passed by Congress, and serve as Commander-in-Chief during times of war.

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The President of the United States serves as both the head of state and government, with ultimate authority over the executive branch and command over the nation’s military forces. Established in 1789, the role has been filled by 45 men in 46 presidencies, making it one of the longest-standing political offices globally. Presidents are elected every four years through an indirect process via the Electoral College, and the office is considered one of the most influential in the world, shaping both domestic and international policies. This article includes the history of the U.S. presidency, exploring the significance of the office and highlighting the key leaders who have influenced America’s journey throughout the years.

Presidents of the United States of America

The US Presidency is one of the most influential roles in global leadership, shaping American history and impacting the world. Since George Washington’s first term in 1789, 46 presidents have led the nation, each bringing unique perspectives and policies.

Throughout history, presidents have faced various challenges, from wars and economic crises to social movements and technological change. These administrations reflect the evolving priorities of the US, from expansion and industrialization to global leadership and digital transformation.

List of Presidents of the United States of America

Below is the List of Presidents of the United States of America for the candidate’s ease.

List of Presidents of the United States of America
No	US President Name	Term Start	Term End	Party
1	George Washington	April 30, 1789	March 4, 1797	Unaffiliated
2	John Adams	March 4, 1797	March 4, 1801	Federalist
3	Thomas Jefferson	March 4, 1801	March 4, 1809	Democratic-Republican
4	James Madison	March 4, 1809	March 4, 1817	Democratic-Republican
5	James Monroe	March 4, 1817	March 4, 1825	Democratic-Republican
6	John Quincy Adams	March 4, 1825	March 4, 1829	Democratic-Republican, National Republican
7	Andrew Jackson	March 4, 1829	March 4, 1837	Democratic
8	Martin Van Buren	March 4, 1837	March 4, 1841	Democratic
9	William Henry Harrison	March 4, 1841	April 4, 1841	Whig
10	John Tyler	April 4, 1841	March 4, 1845	Whig, Unaffiliated
11	James K. Polk	March 4, 1845	March 4, 1849	Democratic
12	Zachary Taylor	March 4, 1849	July 9, 1850	Whig
13	Millard Fillmore	July 9, 1850	March 4, 1853	Whig
14	Franklin Pierce	March 4, 1853	March 4, 1857	Democratic
15	James Buchanan	March 4, 1857	March 4, 1861	Democratic
16	Abraham Lincoln	March 4, 1861	April 15, 1865	Republican, National Union
17	Andrew Johnson	April 15, 1865	March 4, 1869	National Union, Democratic
18	Ulysses S. Grant	March 4, 1869	March 4, 1877	Republican
19	Rutherford B. Hayes	March 4, 1877	March 4, 1881	Republican
20	James A. Garfield	March 4, 1881	September 19, 1881	Republican
21	Chester A. Arthur	September 19, 1881	March 4, 1885	Republican
22	Grover Cleveland	March 4, 1885	March 4, 1889	Democratic
23	Benjamin Harrison	March 4, 1889	March 4, 1893	Republican
24	Grover Cleveland	March 4, 1893	March 4, 1897	Democratic
25	William McKinley	March 4, 1897	September 14, 1901	Republican
26	Theodore Roosevelt	September 14, 1901	March 4, 1909	Republican
27	William Howard Taft	March 4, 1909	March 4, 1913	Republican
28	Woodrow Wilson	March 4, 1913	March 4, 1921	Democratic
29	Warren G. Harding	March 4, 1921	August 2, 1923	Republican
30	Calvin Coolidge	August 2, 1923	March 4, 1929	Republican
31	Herbert Hoover	March 4, 1929	March 4, 1933	Republican
32	Franklin D. Roosevelt	March 4, 1933	April 12, 1945	Democratic
33	Harry S. Truman	April 12, 1945	January 20, 1953	Democratic
34	Dwight D. Eisenhower	January 20, 1953	January 20, 1961	Republican
35	John F. Kennedy	January 20, 1961	November 22, 1963	Democratic
36	Lyndon B. Johnson	November 22, 1963	January 20, 1969	Democratic
37	Richard Nixon	January 20, 1969	August 9, 1974	Republican
38	Gerald Ford	August 9, 1974	January 20, 1977	Republican
39	Jimmy Carter	January 20, 1977	January 20, 1981	Democratic
40	Ronald Reagan	January 20, 1981	January 20, 1989	Republican
41	George H. W. Bush	January 20, 1989	January 20, 1993	Republican
42	Bill Clinton	January 20, 1993	January 20, 2001	Democratic
43	George W. Bush	January 20, 2001	January 20, 2009	Republican
44	Barack Obama	January 20, 2009	January 20, 2017	Democratic
45	Donald Trump	January 20, 2017	January 20, 2021	Republican
46	Joe Biden	January 20, 2021	Incumbent	Democratic

List of Vice Presidents of the United States of America

Below is the List of Vice Presidents of the United States of America for the candidate’s ease.

List of Vice Presidents of the United States of America
No	US President Name	Term Start	Term End	Vice President(s)
1	George Washington	April 30, 1789	March 4, 1797	John Adams
2	John Adams	March 4, 1797	March 4, 1801	Thomas Jefferson
3	Thomas Jefferson	March 4, 1801	March 4, 1809	Aaron Burr, George Clinton
4	James Madison	March 4, 1809	March 4, 1817	George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry
5	James Monroe	March 4, 1817	March 4, 1825	Daniel D. Tompkins
6	John Quincy Adams	March 4, 1825	March 4, 1829	John C. Calhoun
7	Andrew Jackson	March 4, 1829	March 4, 1837	John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren
8	Martin Van Buren	March 4, 1837	March 4, 1841	Richard Mentor Johnson
9	William Henry Harrison	March 4, 1841	April 4, 1841	John Tyler
10	John Tyler	April 4, 1841	March 4, 1845	Vacant
11	James K. Polk	March 4, 1845	March 4, 1849	George M. Dallas
12	Zachary Taylor	March 4, 1849	July 9, 1850	Millard Fillmore
13	Millard Fillmore	July 9, 1850	March 4, 1853	Vacant
14	Franklin Pierce	March 4, 1853	March 4, 1857	William R. King
15	James Buchanan	March 4, 1857	March 4, 1861	John C. Breckinridge
16	Abraham Lincoln	March 4, 1861	April 15, 1865	Hannibal Hamlin, Andrew Johnson
17	Andrew Johnson	April 15, 1865	March 4, 1869	Vacant
18	Ulysses S. Grant	March 4, 1869	March 4, 1877	Schuyler Colfax, Henry Wilson
19	Rutherford B. Hayes	March 4, 1877	March 4, 1881	William A. Wheeler
20	James A. Garfield	March 4, 1881	September 19, 1881	Chester A. Arthur
21	Chester A. Arthur	September 19, 1881	March 4, 1885	Vacant
22	Grover Cleveland	March 4, 1885	March 4, 1889	Thomas A. Hendricks
23	Benjamin Harrison	March 4, 1889	March 4, 1893	Levi P. Morton
24	Grover Cleveland	March 4, 1893	March 4, 1897	Adlai Stevenson I
25	William McKinley	March 4, 1897	September 14, 1901	Garret Hobart, Theodore Roosevelt
26	Theodore Roosevelt	September 14, 1901	March 4, 1909	Charles W. Fairbanks
27	William Howard Taft	March 4, 1909	March 4, 1913	James S. Sherman
28	Woodrow Wilson	March 4, 1913	March 4, 1921	Thomas R. Marshall
29	Warren G. Harding	March 4, 1921	August 2, 1923	Calvin Coolidge
30	Calvin Coolidge	August 2, 1923	March 4, 1929	Charles G. Dawes
31	Herbert Hoover	March 4, 1929	March 4, 1933	Charles Curtis
32	Franklin D. Roosevelt	March 4, 1933	April 12, 1945	John Nance Garner, Henry A. Wallace, Harry S. Truman
33	Harry S. Truman	April 12, 1945	January 20, 1953	Alben W. Barkley
34	Dwight D. Eisenhower	January 20, 1953	January 20, 1961	Richard Nixon
35	John F. Kennedy	January 20, 1961	November 22, 1963	Lyndon B. Johnson
36	Lyndon B. Johnson	November 22, 1963	January 20, 1969	Hubert Humphrey
37	Richard Nixon	January 20, 1969	August 9, 1974	Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford
38	Gerald Ford	August 9, 1974	January 20, 1977	Nelson Rockefeller
39	Jimmy Carter	January 20, 1977	January 20, 1981	Walter Mondale
40	Ronald Reagan	January 20, 1981	January 20, 1989	George H. W. Bush
41	George H. W. Bush	January 20, 1989	January 20, 1993	Dan Quayle
42	Bill Clinton	January 20, 1993	January 20, 2001	Al Gore
43	George W. Bush	January 20, 2001	January 20, 2009	Dick Cheney
44	Barack Obama	January 20, 2009	January 20, 2017	Joe Biden
45	Donald Trump	January 20, 2017	January 20, 2021	Mike Pence
46	Joe Biden	January 20, 2021	Incumbent	Kamala Harris

Presidents of the United States of America Facts

The United States Constitution established the presidency, a role that has undergone significant transformations over the years. As the head of the executive branch, the president is responsible for implementing federal laws, managing nationwide affairs, and serving as a key figure in international diplomacy.

Key Responsibilities and Authority of the President

The president of the United States has several important duties, such as:

Acting as the leader of the military
Managing the executive branch of the government
Having the power to approve or reject laws passed by Congress
Choosing judges for federal courts, including the Supreme Court
Building relationships with leaders of other countries through diplomacy

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