- issued the proclamation of nueutrality declaring the U.S. would pursue a policy of friendliness towards France and Britain but would not involve itself in their conflict
- set the precedent for serving a maximum of two 4 year terms as president
1st George Washington
- Also died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Indepence
- War of 1812 Between the US and Britain took place during his administration
4th James Madison
- Died on the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (5 years after Thomas Jefferson and James Madison)
- The period of time during this administration was known as "the era of good feelings"
5th James Monroe
- He was nicknamed the Accidental President and was kicked out of his party
10th John Tyler
- This President and Vice President Thomas Jefferson were from opposite political parties
- Appoints John Marshall as new Chief Justice to the Supreme Court
2nd John Adams
- He was the first president not born a British subject
- Panic of 1837 (severe economic depression) occurred during this administration and lasted for 5 years
8th Martin Van Buren
- Louisiana purchase was made during his tenure
- Died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
3rd Thomas Jefferson
- Democratic Party is formed with the election of 1828 and this is its first president
- Signed the Indian Removal Act which encouraged Indians to leave their lands East of the Mississippi River and move into lands west of the river
7th Andrew Jackson
- He wrote the Monroe Doctrine
- He was elected to the presidency by the House of Representatives in the 1824 election when no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College
6th John Quincy Adams
- Died in office after just one month
- He was the oldest president to take office until Ronald Reagan
9th William Henry Harrison