The 40 Greatest U.S. Presidents Of All Time

Published on 11/01/2018
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James Madison

James Madison was the 4th president of the United States, serving from 1809 to 1817. Madison is a founding father and is known as the “father of the constitution”. He was very well-liked because of his superb performance during his 8 years in office. James Madison was a very smart man, he finished college in just 2 short years, and was actually the first graduate student at Princeton University. Madison was in office during the War of 1812, guiding the country through the tough time. He was responsible for creating a national bank and for making both the military and government powers stronger. His wife, Dolly Madison, was a very involved First Lady, redecorating the White House, and establishing and leading public outreach programs for orphans. Dolly solidified the role of First Lady, all of the women succeeding her hoped to live up to her standards.

James Madison

James Madison

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William McKinley Jr.

William McKinley Jr. was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 to 1901. McKinley Jr. was the last president to serve in the Civil War, and was mainly remembered for leading the U.S. to victory during the Spanish-American war and for advancing and improving the US economy. William McKinley Jr. was in office when the U.S. had major movement…when Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines became US territories! Although, he was very well-liked for many reasons, he was not liked for not perusing equal justice for all citizens.

William McKinley Jr.

William McKinley Jr.

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