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US Presidents of the 1800s
- John Adams: Elected in 1796; second President of the United States.
- Thomas Jefferson: President from 1800 and reelected in 1804; known for the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- James Madison: Took office in 1808 and again in 1812; often called the "Father of the Constitution."
- James Monroe: Served as President in 1816 and 1820; famous for the Monroe Doctrine opposing European colonialism in the Americas.
- John Quincy Adams: Elected in 1824; son of John Adams and known for his post-presidential career in advocacy for civil rights.
- Andrew Jackson: Became President in 1828 and again in 1832; founder of the Democratic Party and known for the Indian Removal Act.
- Martin Van Buren: Assumed presidency in 1836; faced economic distress from the Panic of 1837 during his term.
- William Henry Harrison: Elected in 1840; served the shortest presidency, dying just a month into his term.
- John Tyler: Served as Vice President under Harrison and assumed the presidency after his death; known for annexing Texas.
- James Polk: Became President in 1844; led the nation during the Mexican-American War and expanded U.S. territory significantly.
- Zachary Taylor: Elected in 1848; a national hero from the Mexican-American War but died in office.
- Franklin Pierce: Took office in 1852; his presidency is often criticized for failing to address the issues leading to the Civil War.
- James Buchanan: Elected in 1856; faced increasing national strife over slavery and is often regarded as one of the least effective presidents.
- Abraham Lincoln: Elected in 1860; led the nation through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
- Andrew Johnson: Became President in 1864 after Lincoln's assassination; his Reconstruction policies faced significant opposition.
- Ulysses Grant: Elected in 1868 and again in 1872; previously a Union general during the Civil War; his administration was marred by scandals.
- Rutherford Hayes: Assumed presidency in 1876; known for the controversial election and for ending Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South.
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