Bill Clinton (born August 19, 1946), by-name of William Jefferson Clinton, is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Before becoming president, Clinton served as the Governor of Arkansas for 12 years. In this position, his most notable achievement was improving the state’s educational … Read more
Born in Kinderhook, New York, Martin Van Buren was the first President of the United States who was an American citizen by birth. He belonged to a struggling family but managed to become a successful lawyer eventually serving as the Attorney General of New York. Van Buren joined politics in his teens and by … Read more
James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924), better known as Jimmy Carter, is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States. Before becoming president, he served in the US Navy, the Georgia Senate and then as the 76th Governor of Georgia. As President, among other things, Carter’s domestic … Read more
Herbert Clark Hoover (1874 – 1964) was an American politician who served as the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933. Hoover, a successful businessman, first came to national prominence in the 1910s due to his work as a humanitarian. Among other things, he helped save millions from starvation during and … Read more
Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) is one of the most interesting and controversial presidents of the United States. Born in a family which was facing financial difficulty, Johnson struggled as a student before becoming a teacher for a brief period. He joined politics as a secretary to a Congressman and in 1937, at the age … Read more
Martin Van Buren (1782 – 1862) was an American politician who served as the 8th President of the United States from 1837 to 1841. Before becoming president, Van Buren held a number of important posts. Among other things, he served as the 10th Secretary of State and the 8th Vice President during the presidency … Read more
Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908 – 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969. Before becoming president, he served as the Senate Minority Leader from 1953 to 1955; the Senate Majority Leader from 1955 to 1961; and finally as Vice President … Read more
Ulysses S. Grant joined the West Point Military Academy at the age of 18 and he distinguished himself as a daring and competent soldier during the Mexican–American War, which lasted from 1846 to 1848. After resigning from the army due to a drinking problem, he faced financial difficulty for a number of years. During … Read more
Ulysses S. Grant (1822 – 1885) is famous for leading the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy during the American Civil War and for serving as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Grant led the Union forces to victory in many critical battles and in 1864, President Lincoln … Read more
James Madison served as the fourth President of the United States from March 4, 1809 to March 4, 1817. Born in a rich family, Madison was a bright student who did his four-year graduation course at Princeton in just two years. At Princeton, he founded the American Whig Society. During the American Revolutionary War, … Read more