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George Washington
Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the Unites States in New York City, where he was addressed as "Mr. President" -
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First Ten American Presidents
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John Adams
Adams served as Vice President under first President George Washington. He was 61 years old at inauguration, -
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson served as Vice President under John Adams. While Jefferson was President, he purchased Louisiana from France. -
James Madison
Madison served as the Secretary of State under Jefferson. He served two presidential terms and remained in office until 1817. -
James Monroe
Monroe was the Secretary of War under James Madison. He became the fifth President and served for a total of 8 years. -
John Quincy Adams
While John Quincy Adams was in office, the United States gained Florida from Spain. -
Andrew Jackson
The Indian Removal Act was implemented while Jackson was in office. -
Martin Van Buren
While Van Buren was in office, the Cherokee Indians were forced from Georgia to Oklahome in what later become known as the "Trail of Tears". -
William Harrison
Harrison only served as President for 32 days. He died from pleurisy and pneumonia because he gave is inaugural addess in the freezing snow without adequate clothing. -
John Tyler
Tyler was the Vice President under William Harrison and became President because of Harrison's sudden death.
