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  1. The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, [1] indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. [2] The officeholder leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. [3]

  2. Sep 3, 2024 · Click on a president below to learn more about each presidency through an interactive timeline. The table below the graphic provides a list of presidents of the United States, their birthplaces, political parties, and terms of office.

    No.
    President
    Birthplace
    Political Party
    46
    Pennsylvania
    45
    New York
    44
    Hawaii
    43
    Connecticut
    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
    • George Washington (1789–97): George Washington is a well-known historical figure and was the first president of the United States of America after leading the Continental army in a victory for independence.
    • John Adams (1797-1801): John Adams served as the vice president to George Washington before going on to become the second president of the United States of America.
    • Thomas Jefferson (1801-09): Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States of America and was responsible for the purchase of Louisiana and American Western Expansion.
    • James Madison (1809-17): James Madison was the fourth president of the United States of America. He is often touted as the father of the Constitution. Read more about James Madison.
  3. Jul 21, 2024 · The 22nd Amendment was passed soon afterward that would limit presidents to only serving two terms or 10 years. Below is a list of presidents and vice presidents and their parties, plus links to their biographies and their terms in office.

    President
    Vice-president
    Political Party
    Term
    Kamala Harris
    Democratic
    2021-
    Mike Pence
    Republican
    2017-2021
    Joseph Biden
    Democratic
    2009-2017
    Richard Cheney
    Republican
    2001-2009
  4. www.whitehouse.gov › about-the-white-house › presidentsPresidents - The White House

    • George Washington. The 1st President of the United States.
    • John Adams. The 2nd President of the United States.
    • Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President of the United States.
    • James Madison. The 4th President of the United States.
  5. 2 days ago · United States - Presidents, Elections, History: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and other presidents of the United States, in list form.

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  7. Aug 26, 2024 · 1 In elections from 1789 to 1804, each elector voted for two individuals without indicating which was to be president and which was to be vice president. 2 In early elections, electors were chosen by legislatures, not by popular vote, in many states.

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