Top 10 Most Significant American Presidents

George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

The first president of the United States, He set a lot of standards for upcoming presidents.

Thomas Jefferson

Mar 4, 1801

He was the third president of the United States. He was a leader in the Louisiana Purchase, and doubled the size of the United States.

Andrew Jackson

Mar 4, 1829

Seventh president of the US. He was seen as the "commone man" therefore making more people like him. He was president during the trail of tears.

James K. Polk

Mar 4, 1845

He was the 11th president of the United States. He added on a lot of new territory for the US. He was also a key leader in Manifest Destiny.

Abraham Lincoln

Mar 4, 1861

The most significant thing that Abe Lincoln did was abolished slavery. 16th President. This date is his first date in office.

Theodore Roosevelt

Sep 14, 1901

He was the 26th president of the US. Also, a very influential president who created many national parks

Woordrow Wilson

Mar 14, 1913

He was the 28th president of the United States who led the US through WWI

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Mar 4, 1933

He lead the United States to a victory during World War II. He was the 32nd President of the United States.

Harry S. Truman

Apr 12, 1945

Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. Dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was also the president at the end of WWII

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Jan 20, 1953

Eisenhower was a general in the army. He led our country through the cold war. He was the 34th president of the US