Events with tag - Us President

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 16, 1751

Birth of James Madison

James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and known as the 'Father of the Constitution,' was born at Belle Grove Plantation in Port Conway, Virginia. Born into a prominent Virginia family, he would later become one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States.

April 28, 1758

Birth of James Monroe

James Monroe, who would become the fifth President of the United States, was born on a modest plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Born to moderately prosperous planters Spence Monroe and Elizabeth Jones, his birth marked the beginning of a life that would significantly shape American history.

March 15, 1767

Birth of Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was born in the Waxhaw settlement on the border of North and South Carolina. His exact birth date and location remain disputed, with most sources citing March 15, 1767.

July 11, 1767

Birth of John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States and son of founding father John Adams, was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. His birth came during a crucial period in American history, just nine years before the Declaration of Independence.

December 5, 1782

Birth of Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States, was born in Kinderhook, New York. Born to Dutch-American parents, his father was a tavern keeper and farmer, while his mother was a widow with three children from a previous marriage.

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.

April 23, 1791

Birth of James Buchanan

James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, was born in a log cabin called Stony Batter in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania. He was born into a Scottish-Irish immigrant family as the second eldest of 11 children.

March 4, 1797

John Adams' Presidential Inauguration

John Adams is inaugurated as the second President of the United States in Philadelphia's Congress Hall, succeeding George Washington in the first peaceful transfer of power in American history.

January 7, 1800

Birth of Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Summerhill, New York. Born to farmer parents Nathaniel Fillmore and Phoebe Millard, his humble beginnings marked the start of a journey that would lead him to the nation's highest office.

February 17, 1800

Jefferson's Presidential Election

Thomas Jefferson's victory in the 1800 presidential election marked a pivotal moment in American history, resulting in the first peaceful transfer of power between opposing political parties and establishing key democratic principles.

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.

December 29, 1808

Birth of Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was born into a poor family in Raleigh, North Carolina. His humble origins and early life experiences would significantly shape his future political career and presidential policies during the critical period of Reconstruction.

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, 1809

Madison's Inauguration

James Madison takes office as the fourth President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol Building, marking a significant transition in American leadership and continuing the Democratic-Republican control of the presidency.

March 4, 1817

Monroe's Presidential Inauguration

James Monroe's historic inauguration as the fifth President of the United States took place at the Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the 'Era of Good Feelings' and establishing several lasting presidential traditions.

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.

March 4, 1825

John Quincy Adams' Presidency

John Quincy Adams ascends to the presidency of the United States on March 4, 1825, following a controversial 'corrupt bargain' election where he defeated Andrew Jackson despite receiving fewer popular votes.

December 3, 1828

Andrew Jackson's Presidential Election

Andrew Jackson's historic victory in the 1828 presidential election marked a turning point in American democracy, introducing populist politics and establishing new campaign strategies that would shape future elections.

March 4, 1829

Jackson's Presidential Inauguration

Andrew Jackson's historic inauguration as the seventh U.S. President marked a revolutionary moment in American democracy, drawing an unprecedented crowd of 20,000 people and introducing a new era of populist politics.

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.

March 4, 1837

Van Buren's Presidential Inauguration

Martin Van Buren took the oath of office as the eighth President of the United States on March 4, 1837, marking a historic moment as the first U.S. President born after American independence.

March 18, 1837

Birth of Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland, the only U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms, was born in Caldwell, New Jersey. Coming from a Presbyterian minister's family, he would later become the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, known for his fiscal conservatism and reform policies.

July 10, 1850

Millard Fillmore Becomes President

Millard Fillmore takes the oath of office as the 13th President of the United States in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building, following the unexpected death of President Zachary Taylor. This historic transition marked a crucial moment in American politics during a period of intense national debate over slavery.

March 4, 1853

Franklin Pierce's Inauguration

Franklin Pierce was inaugurated as the 14th President of the United States on March 4, 1853, following his landslide victory in the 1852 election. As the youngest president elected at that time, Pierce's presidency marked a critical period in American history just before the Civil War.

November 4, 1856

Buchanan's Presidential Election

James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election, becoming the 15th President of the United States during a critical period of sectional tension between the North and South over slavery and states' rights.

November 6, 1860

Lincoln's Presidential Election

Abraham Lincoln's historic election as the 16th President of the United States on November 6, 1860, marked a pivotal moment that led to the American Civil War. He secured 180 electoral votes and 39.8% of the popular vote in a four-way race, becoming the first Republican president without winning any Southern states.

March 4, 1861

Lincoln's Presidential Inauguration

Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office as the 16th President of the United States during a period of intense national crisis, with seven Southern states already seceded from the Union. The inauguration marked the beginning of one of the most consequential presidencies in American history.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States on April 15, 1865, following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The ceremony took place at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administering the oath of office.

March 4, 1881

Garfield's Presidency and Assassination

James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States on March 4, 1881. His presidency was tragically cut short when he was shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, and died from complications on September 19, 1881.

November 5, 1940

FDR's Third Term Victory

Franklin D. Roosevelt secured an unprecedented third presidential term victory in 1940, breaking George Washington's two-term tradition. He won with 54.7% of the popular vote and 449 electoral votes against Republican nominee Wendell Willkie during a critical period of World War II.

April 12, 1945

Death of FDR

Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, died from a cerebral hemorrhage at his retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia. His death occurred just 82 days into his fourth term and weeks before the Allied victory in World War II.

January 20, 2017

Trump Presidential Inauguration

Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017, becoming the first person without prior military or government service to assume the presidency. The historic ceremony took place at the U.S. Capitol, where Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office.