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List of American Presidents from 1789 to 2024

The United States has had 46 presidencies since its founding in 1789, with each president playing a vital role in shaping the nation’s history. From George Washington, the first president, to Joe Biden, the current leader, these individuals have guided the country through challenges, changes, and significant events. The presidency is not only a symbol of leadership but also a key institution in directing both domestic and international policies.

Who is the President of America?

The president of the United States is the head of state and government, responsible for overseeing the executive branch and implementing federal laws. The president also serves as commander-in-chief of the U.S. Armed Forces and plays a crucial role in shaping domestic and foreign policy. Elected to a four-year term, the president holds significant influence both nationally and internationally.

List of American Presidents from 1789 to 2024

The United States has had a diverse range of presidents from 1789 to 2024, beginning with George Washington and continuing to the current leader. Each president has played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s history, policies, and global standing over the centuries.

Here is the list of American presidents from 1789 to 2024:

List of American Presidents
Name	Term
Name	From	To
George Washington	April 30, 1789	March 4, 1797
John Adams	March 4, 1797	March 4, 1801
Thomas Jefferson	March 4, 1801	March 4, 1809
James Madison	March 4, 1809	March 4, 1817
James Monroe	March 4, 1817	March 4, 1825
John Quincy Adams	March 4, 1825	March 4, 1829
Andrew Jackson	March 4, 1829	March 4, 1837
Martin Van Buren	March 4, 1837	March 4, 1841
William Henry Harrison	March 4, 1841	April 4, 1841
John Tyler	April 4, 1841	March 4, 1845
James K. Polk	March 4, 1845	March 4, 1849
Zachary Taylor	March 4, 1849	July 9, 1850
Millard Filmore	July 9, 1850	March 4, 1853
Franklin Pierce	March 4, 1853	March 4, 1857
James Buchanan	March 4, 1857	March 4, 1861
Abraham Lincoln	March 4, 1861	April 15, 1865
Andrew Johnson	April 15, 1865	March 4, 1869
Ulysses S. Grant	March 4, 1869	March 4, 1877
Rutherford B. Hayes	March 4, 1877	March 4, 1881
James A. Garfield	March 4, 1881	September 19, 1881
Chester A. Arthur	September 19, 1881	March 4, 1885
Grover Cleveland	March 4, 1885	March 4, 1889
Benjamin Harrison	March 4, 1889	March 4, 1893
Grover Cleveland	March 4, 1893	March 4, 1897
William McKinley	March 4, 1897	September 14, 1901
Theodore Roosevelt	September 14, 1901	March 4, 1909
William Howard	March 4, 1909	March 4, 1913
Woodrow Wilson	March 4, 1913	March 4, 1921
Warren G. Harding	March 4, 1921	August 2, 1923
Calvin Coolidge	August 2, 1923	March 4, 1929
Herbert Hoover	March 4, 1929	March 4, 1933
Franklin D. Roosevelt	March 4, 1933	April 12, 1945
Harry S. Truman	April 12, 1945	January 20, 1953
Dwight D. Eisenhower	January 20, 1953	January 20, 1961
John F. Kennedy	January 20, 1961	November 22, 1963
Lyndon B. Johnson	November 22, 1963	January 20, 1969
Richard Nixon	January 20, 1969	August 9, 1974
Gerald Ford	August 9, 1974	January 20, 1977
Jimmy Carter	January 20, 1977	January 20, 1981
Ronald Reagan	January 20, 1981	January 20, 1989
George H. W. Bush	January 20, 1989	January 20, 1993
Bill Clinton	January 20, 1993	January 20, 2001
George W. Bush	January 20, 2001	January 20, 2009
Barack Obama	January 20, 2009	January 20, 2017
Donald Trump	January 20, 2017	January 20, 2021
Joe Biden	January 20, 2021	Incumbent

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