Events with tag - Us Government

October 30, 1735

Birth of John Adams

John Adams, one of America's Founding Fathers and the second President of the United States, was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree, Massachusetts Bay Colony (now Quincy, Massachusetts). His birth marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that would shape American history.

March 4, 1789

US Constitution Takes Effect

The United States Constitution officially replaced the Articles of Confederation, establishing a stronger federal government with three branches and new powers of taxation and commerce regulation.

March 29, 1790

Birth of John Tyler

John Tyler, who would become the 10th President of the United States, was born into a prominent Virginia family at Charles City County. He was the first Vice President to succeed to the presidency following the death of a sitting President.

November 23, 1804

Birth of Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce, who would later become the 14th President of the United States, was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born into a politically active family, his father Benjamin Pierce was a Revolutionary War veteran and future governor of New Hampshire.

March 4, 1809

James Madison's Inauguration

James Madison, one of America's Founding Fathers and key architect of the U.S. Constitution, takes office as the fourth President of the United States following a decisive electoral victory in 1808.

March 4, 1817

Monroe's Presidential Inauguration

James Monroe's inauguration as the fifth President of the United States took place on March 4, 1817, at the Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D.C. This historic event marked the beginning of the 'Era of Good Feelings' and set the course for significant developments in American history.

November 19, 1831

Birth of James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Orange Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Born into poverty, he would rise to become a scholar, Civil War general, and ultimately the President of the United States.

March 4, 1837

Van Buren's Presidential Inauguration

Martin Van Buren takes office as the 8th President of the United States, marking a historic transition as the first president born after American independence. The inauguration ceremony took place at the East Portico of the Capitol, with outgoing President Andrew Jackson by his side.