Tag: US Presidents

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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....

  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...

  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...

  James Madison (1751 – 1836) was a founding father of the United States who is famous for his contribution towards the U.S. Constitution. He drafted the Virginia Plan, an outline for a new constitution;...

  William Howard Taft (1857 – 1930) is famous for being the only person till date to serve as both President and Chief Justice of the United States. Taft held a number of important posts...

  William Howard Taft was an American politician and jurist who holds the unique honor of serving as both the President of the United States and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Born into...