Select ONE "Popular" President and ONE "Unpopular" President and describe their presidency.

While researching the Presidents, describe their live story, analyze and discuss their pros and cons as president. Include what they are best known for and any other important information.

George Washington:

Washington had to grow up very quickly, his father died when he was 11 and as a result Washington became the man of the house and plantation. He was mostly self educated. Washington had a long ,military career with many successes and failures, however he rose to prominence as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Washington was elected as first president of the United States. He set many standards and traditions for the office of the president. For example he establish the presidential cabinet, basically assistants to the president. Washington was known for discussing any decisions with his cabinet. What was unique about Washington was he surrounded himself with political rivals with many different points of view. Lastly, Washington was a large slave owner throughout his life and even during his time in the White House he used slave labor as workers. Washington is best know for his time as a military leader and the "Father of the United States" many practices he did while in office have become the tradition of the president.

James Buchanan:

He was the president before Abe Lincoln. He is most known for his handling of the growing problem of slavery in the new territories as the US expanded west. He was the only president to never be married. He served in various levels of our government before becoming president. Some major events of his presidency included the Dred Scott decision in which the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans did not have legal citizenship, therefore slavery could extend into free territory. Also, the courts ruled that Congress could not decide the fate of slavery in new territories. He denied the southern states request to secede from the Union, but agreed that he could not legally prevent them from doing so. Buchanan was president when the Civil War broke out at Fort Sumter. His legacy is one of confusion and somewhat regret, he died shortly after his presidency.

Abraham Lincoln: As a president Abraham Lincoln was constantly under pressure, from his own party and the growing threat of civil war and southern secession. While the civil war wasn't originally about slavery Lincoln was eventually convinced to support the movement. His role in American history was a pivotal one and he successfully was able to keep the union together in the American Civil War.

James A. Garfield was a major general in the American civil war before getting elected to the Ohio Senate In 1859. He quickly gained popularity but only gained the popular vote by 10,000. He only served for 6 months before being assassinated by a man who was upset for his request being denied for a European consulship. As president he consolidated power for himself and his inner circle, he did this by extending influence over the New York Customs house. -Nicholas H

George Washington: During Washington's presidency, Washington established precedents which guided his successors even creating the president's cabinet. Washington was also a veteran before becoming president fighting in the infamous revolutionary war which we won thanks to Mr.Washington.

Herbert Hoover: Hoover was a son of a black smith. People say that Hoover had a great reputation as a engineer, administrator, and humanitarian. Hoover declared war on France one week before celebrating his 40th birthday in London, Germany.

JFK's presidency began on January 20, 1961, and lasted till November 22, 1963. Unfortunately, his term only lasted 1000 days before he was assassinated in Dallas Texas. He was the youngest president to be elected and sadly was the youngest to pass away. John F. Kennedy graduated from Harvard and then joined the Navy where he bravely pushed his team in the war. During his term, his priority was to get America moving again. He also wanted America to resume its main goal to preserve human rights. He's remembered for his charm, bravery, and intelligence.

Grover Cleveland was the first democratic president to serve after the Civil War. He was viewed as an honest civil servant, but the rumors about him don't uphold this claim. He was said to have assaulted and impregnated Maria Halpin. He did not deny this so he forcefully institutionalized her so he could take custody of the child. During his presidency, he pursued a policy that would give special favors to any economic group. He also worked a lot abut railroads and made them return 81,000,000 acres.

Reagan served as the 40th president of the U.S. from 1981 to 1989, focusing on tax cuts, a strong military, and ending the Cold War. His economic policies, known as "Reaganomics," aimed to reduce government spending and regulations but also increased national debt. He is remembered for his leadership, optimism, and the famous demand

Herbert Hoover was the 31st U.S. president from 1929 to 1933 and faced the Great Depression shortly after taking office. His efforts to revive the economy, such as public works projects, were seen as too little, too late, and he became widely unpopular. Despite his presidency’s struggles, he was known for his humanitarian work before and after his time in office

Barack Obama

Obama grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii with his grandparents after his parents got a divorce. he would go to a private prep school on a scholarship. After two years he transferred to Colombia University to study Political science. He worked on the south side of Chicago to improve housing conditions and create job training programs. He was then elected Senate for Illinois in 1996, and in 2008 won the Democratic Nomination against Hilary Clinton and soon after became president after going 365 to 173 against John McCain. As a starting president he had to manage wars in Iraq, and the 2008 financial crisis. He would also sign bills to reform the nations legislation, economic stimulus, and health care. On his last year of his presidency he would say “Our union is not yet perfect, but we are getting closer,” after the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery.

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter was born in Georgia, and grew up peanut farming. there was a lot of talk of politics and the Baptist faith which were his upbringing. he graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He was elected as a senator for 8 years then became a governor of Georgia. when he ran for president he was mostly unknown but people were open to a fresh choice. During his presidency he focused on the economy. He decreased budget deficit. However inflation rates were at the highest they have ever been. Later on in his presidency he was one of three presidents to get a Nobel Peace Prize. after his presidency he would built homes through Habitat For Humanity and passed away on December 29th 2024.

George Washington :

George Washington was born on February 22 of 1772. Washington spent most of his childhood at ferry farm at the rappahnnock river. He was mostly self educated. Also, at 17 years old Washington used his family connection to secure appointment as a surveyor. This gave an opportunity to view or purchased unclaimed land. When george was 20 years old he became a major in the Virginia regiment. after he supported the colonies protest against British measure in the 1770. On January 6 of 1758 he married Martha Dandridge Custis. While Washington was a slave owner for 56 years, he was the only found president to free all the enslave people he held bondage.

John Quincy Adams:

He was born on July 11, 1767. Adam witnessed the American Revolution. He made his way cast Russia to serve as a secretary then after returned to Paris and this time his father's offical secretary. He also quickly returned and quickly completed his traing in Harvard and graduated 2 years later. Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adam in presidential election. 2 years later, he ran seat for president of the U.S and he spent decades railing against slavery. in 1841 he argued in the supreme court. in the United States and Amistad case and won the release of enslave African Capitive. on February he suffered a stroke while sitting in his desk, he moved to the speaker room in the capital building.when he fell out of coma he died 2 days later on Febuary 23 of 1848.

Ronald Reagan:

Ronald Reagan, born on February 6, 1911, in Illinois, began his career as a Hollywood actor before entering politics. He served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989, where he became known for his charismatic leadership and conservative policies. Reagan's presidency is often remembered for his economic policies known as Reaganomics, which emphasized tax cuts, deregulation, and a focus on free market principles aimed at stimulating economic growth. However, his administration also faced criticism for increasing the national debt and for the handling of social issues, such as the AIDS crisis. Reagan's foreign policy achievements, particularly in ending the Cold War through diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, stand out as a significant aspect of his legacy. While his supporters praise his ability to restore American optimism and strengthen the military, detractors point to the social inequalities that grew during his tenure. Overall, Reagan's life and presidency reflect a complex interplay of leadership, economic strategy, and social challenges that continue to influence American politics today.

Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, served from 1853 to 1857. Born in 1804 in New Hampshire, he rose through the ranks of politics, becoming a lawyer and a member of the Democratic Party. His presidency is often remembered for its controversial policies, particularly the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed new territories to decide on the legality of slavery, further intensifying sectional tensions. While Pierce aimed to maintain peace between the North and South, his decisions alienated many in both regions. His pros included a commitment to westward expansion and attempts to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act, which appealed to Southern Democrats. However, his cons included a failure to effectively address the growing divide over slavery, leading to increased violence in Kansas and contributing to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. Ultimately, Pierce is best known for his inability to unify the nation during a critical period, leaving a legacy marked by political strife and division.

George Washington:

Washington as a little boy spent most of his childhood at Ferry Farm on the Rappahannock River. All the homes and plantations where Washington lived were maintained by enslaved labor. When George was 11 his father died and became a slave owner the result of this is getting no formal education so he was self educated. Washington had a long career in the armed forces where he had some losses but eventually came out victorious. After the war he was unanimously elected to be president and on April 16, 1789 George Washington left his home at Mount Vernon to travel to New York City to be inaugurated as the first president of the United States. On December 14, 1799 Washington tragically passed from a throat infection. A pro from his presidency was that he created the presidential cabinet which was the president's assistants. A con was that Washington was a slave owner. George Washington was known for being the first President of the United States and leading the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War.

Jimmy Carter:

Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Peanut farming, talk of politics, and the Baptist faith were mainstays of his upbringing. Jimmy graduated from a Naval academy in 1964 and married Rosalynn Smith. He would go on to have 3 children with his wife. in 1962 he was elected a state senator and eight years later he was elected governor of Georgia. On January 20, 1997 he was elected president. He would go on to reorient U.S. foreign policy towards an emphasis on human rights and establishing diplomatic relations with China. A con from his presidency was he struggled to deal with inflation. Jimmy Carter was known for being an American politician that promoted and expanded human rights.

He was born on February 22 1732 and passed away on December 14 1799 . He was born in Westmoreland County , VA and got education at local schools .

He started his presidency on April 30 , 1789 . Some pros about his presidency were his leadership, Bravery , and strategic thinking . He also had cons such as enslaving people , he wasn't sure how to handle things when he made a mistake , and he lost more battles then won .

Barack Obama

Obama's parents later on had a divorced in his early childhood. When his mother remarried, she married a man from Indonesia and he spent his childhood at. Until the 5th grade he moved back to Honolulu and lived with his grandparents. Where he attended a private prep school there. Obama was elected to Illions senate in 1996,until he was elected into the US senate in 2004. Until 2008 where he was elected as the first African American to hold office. He held office since 2009-2017. When Obama came into presidency he had to face challenges with financials crisis,wars,and war on terrorism. Obama signed 3 bills about the economy,stimulus, and heath care. He was elected for his second term.

Wooden Wilson

Wilson first saw the frightfulness of war. He is a son of a Presbyterian minister. Wilson earned his doctorate at Hopkins University. Wilson became a young professor and then became the president of Princeton in 1902. So in 1912 he was nominated as president,then later won his presidency. He maneuvered through congress with 3 major pieces of legislation. But then in 1917 he asked congress for declaration of war agisnt Germany. the Germans signed the armistice in November 1918. later on he lost his elect.