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George Washington
George Washington, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, had limited formal education. He served extensively in the military, leading the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Before becoming the first President of the United States, he held positions in the Continental Congress and presided over the Constitutional Convention. He married Martha Dandridge Cutis and raised her two children. After his presidency, he retired to Mount Vernon and delivered his famous Farewell Address. -
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born in Hardin County, Kentucky, grew up in Indiana and Illinois. He had limited formal education but self-educated and studied law. Lincoln served briefly in the Illinois Militia during the Black Hawk War. Before the presidency, he served in the Illinois State Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. He married Mary Todd and had four sons. Lincoln is best known for leading the nation during the Civil War. -
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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, born in New York City, attended Harvard College. He served in the military during the Spanish-American War. Before becoming President, he held various political offices, including Vice President. He married Alice Hathaway Lee and later Edith Kermit Carow, with whom he had six children. Roosevelt was a leading figure in the Progressive Era, known for trust-busting and conservation efforts. -
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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, born in Plains, Georgia, attended the United States Naval Academy. He served in the United States Navy. Before the presidency, he was Governor of Georgia. His family includes his wife Rosalynn and daughter Amy. As President, he prioritized human rights and brokered the Camp David Accords. Post-presidency, he continued his humanitarian work through the Carter Center and involvement in diplomacy and philanthropy, notably with Habitat for Humanity. -
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Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan, born in Tampico, Illinois, attended Eureka College. He served in World War II, making training films due to poor eyesight. Before the presidency, he was Governor of California and President of the Screen Actors Guild. His family included his wife Nancy and children Maureen, Michael, Patti, and Ron. As President, he implemented Reaganomics and played a key role in ending the Cold War through negotiations with Mikhail Gorbachev. After leaving office. -
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George H. W bush
George H. W. Bush, born in Milton, Massachusetts, attended Yale University. He served as a naval aviator during World War II. Before the presidency, he held various roles, including Vice President under Ronald Reagan. His family includes his wife Barbara and sons George W. Bush and Jeb Bush. As President, he oversaw the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War. Post-presidency, he remained active in philanthropy and promoted volunteerism through the Points of Light Foundation. -
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Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton, born in Hope, Arkansas, attended Georgetown University, Oxford University, and Yale Law School. He served as Governor of Arkansas before becoming President. His family includes his wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea. During his presidency, he oversaw economic prosperity and implemented policies like NAFTA. After leaving office, he remained active in public service through the Clinton Foundation and global initiatives. -
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George W bush
George W. Bush, born in New Haven, Connecticut, was primarily raised in Texas. He attended Yale University and Harvard Business School. Bush served in the Texas Air National Guard. Before the presidency, he was Governor of Texas. His family includes his wife Laura and daughters Barbara and Jenna. As President, he led the response to the 9/11 attacks and launched the War on Terror. Post-presidency, he focused on philanthropy and authored a memoir, "Decision Points." -
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Obama
Barack Obama, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, attended Columbia University and Harvard Law School. He served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois before becoming President. His family includes his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha. As President, he signed key legislation like the Affordable Care Act. Post-presidency, he's been active in social issues through the Obama Foundation and authored "A Promised Land." -
Trump
Donald Trump, born in Queens, New York City, graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He didn't serve in the military. Before the presidency, he was a businessman with no political experience. His family includes three wives and five children. Trump was a real estate developer and TV personality before politics, and he remains active in Republican politics post-presidency. -
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Joe Biden
Joe Biden, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, moved to Delaware as a child. He attended the University of Delaware and Syracuse University College of Law. Biden served briefly in the Delaware Army National Guard. Before the presidency, he was a U.S. Senator from Delaware and Vice President under Barack Obama. His family includes his wife Jill, son Hunter, and daughter Ashley. As President, he's focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.