Timeline by Will Moad

Washington

willmoad — 2023-11-06 14:44:42 UTC

Interacted with the country via the state of the union address.

Lincoln

willmoad — 2023-11-06 14:47:52 UTC

Lincoln was a talented debater. His debates were published in news papers which garnered national support.

He was the first president to use the telegram to communicate with officials throughout the country.

McKinley

willmoad — 2023-11-06 14:50:30 UTC

Used film to make a name for himself as a politician.

First president to have a filmed political campaign.

Teddy Roosevelt

willmoad — 2023-11-06 14:52:32 UTC

He used catchy slogans that were memorable to the public.

Slogans were made popular via newspapers and political cartoons.

FDR

willmoad — 2023-11-06 14:56:11 UTC

Had "Fireside Chats" where he'd talk to the people specifically in a very level and intimate way.

First president to use live radio to interact with the public.

JFK

willmoad — 2023-11-06 14:58:00 UTC

Used television to boost his image and win debates. Hosted Q/A sessions on live TV.

First president to deliver a televised address.

Clinton

willmoad — 2023-11-06 15:02:23 UTC

Interacted with public through television in never before seen ways such as playing the saxophone and answering teen questions on MTV. This made him more likable to a wide variety of people in the public.

First president to use e-mail.

Obama

willmoad — 2023-11-06 15:20:23 UTC

Used social media to promote things he supported. Mainly twitter but he didn't write his own tweet, others typed it he just hit post.

First president to use social media.

Trump

willmoad — 2023-11-06 15:22:58 UTC

Tweeted thousands of his own tweets and used twitter as a replacement for speeches.

Mastered use of social media. Made his own tweets to interact with public.