the first 5 presidents

Who were the first five presidents?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• James Monroe

George Washington

• He was the first President of the United States
• His ideals of liberty and democracy set a solid foundation for all presidents to come
• He was a large part in the writing and ratifying of the US Constitution 
• Responsible for the military foundation America has today
• Helped keep the US neutral during wars in Europe

John Adams

• He was the second president of The United States 
• First ever vice president
• Negotiator in the peace treaty with Great Britain
• Signed the Alien and Sedition Acts
• Big part in building the US Navy

Thomas Jefferson

• He was the third president of the United States
• Negotiated the Louisiana Purchase
• Was the main author of The Declaration of Independance
• First Secretary of State serving under George Washington

James Madison

• He was the fourth president of the United States
• He was the Principal author of the US Constitution
• Advocated the Checks and Balances system
• Moved us towards more freedom of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
• Authored the Bill of Rights

James Monroe

• He was the fifth president of the United States
• Known for the Monroe Doctrine which stopped European involvement in the US
• Allso known for The Era of Good Feelings
• Was Secretary of State and Secretary of War under Madison

The first five presidents helped set a solid foundation for all presidents to come. The things they did were very important in creating the America we live in today.

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