Virginia Presidents
This VA president died on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
He was considered the "Father of the Constitution"; co-author of the Federalist Papers. His wife saved George Washington's portrait during the War of 1812.
James Madison
The only US president to earn a Ph.D, he was governor of New Jersey and later led the country during WWI.
Woodrow Wilson
A good friend of Thomas Jefferson, he lived on a nearby estate near Charlottesville, VA. He is the last US president considered one of the "Founding Fathers" of the US.
James Monroe
He succeeded William Henry Harrison and was the first VP to become president due to a president's death. The annexation of Texas was approved during his term, but were there an adequate number of rooms in the White House for his 15 children?
Zachary Taylor
An early national military hero, his presidency kept the US neutral during European wars and established many presidential traditions. He remains the only US president unanimously elected by the Electoral College.
George Washington