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.
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.
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 | |
| 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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