Most Powerful American Politicians of all Time
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Greatest American Leaders of America
1) George Washington
George Washington was the first president and one of the ‘Founding Fathers of the United States.’ He led the ‘Continental Army’ to victory against the Kingdom of Great Britain in the ‘American Revolutionary War’ and saved the nation from an impending collapse during its most crucial time.
His fame can be determined from the fact that his face print is present on all Dollar bills.
Political Era:
In 1758, George Washington resigned from his commission and returned to Mount Vernon to become a planter and a politician. Over the years, he increased his landholding from 2000 acres to 8000 acres with five farms. His marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, in 1759, also helped him in increasing his landholding.
On his return to Mount Vernon in March 1797, Washington continued to work in his estate, trying to undo the damages done during his long absence. On December 12, 1799, he went riding around his estate, overseeing the work and getting wet from snow in the process.
On the morning of December 13, 1799, he woke up with a severe sore throat. However, he went riding around the farm, marking trees he wanted to be cut. That night he retired early, only to wake up at 3 a.m., feeling breathless.
He then ordered bloodletting, but it did not help. Eventually, he died at around 10 pm on December 14, 1799, in his home at Mount Vernon.
Fact:L He was the only president that wasn't from a political party. In fact, he hated the idea of political parties, so much so that in his Farewell Address, he warned Americans against the dangers that political parties could cause.
2) Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln! Nicknamed Honest Abe or Father Abraham, Lincoln was, by far, one of the most powerful and greatest presidents that America has ever witnessed. Rising from a modest and humble beginning, it was his sheer determination and honest effort that led him to the nation’s highest office. An astute politician and proficient lawyer, he played a vital role in the unification of the states. Leading from the front, he played a prominent role in abolishing slavery from the country, eventually giving people equal rights, irrespective of caste, color, or creed.
Famous As: 16th President Of The United States (1861-1865)
16th President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865
Vice President
Hannibal Hamlin (1861–1865)
Andrew Johnson (Mar–Apr 1865)
Preceded by James Buchanan
Succeeded by Andrew Johnson
3) Theodre Roosevelt
The 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt is generally ranked as one of the five best presidents of the country. A man of many talents, he was a politician, conservationist, naturalist, and writer. He supported Progressive Era policies in the early 20th century and championed his "Square Deal" domestic policies.
Famous As: 26th president of the United States (1901-1909)
4) John F Kennedy:
The 35th President of the United States, John F Kennedy was a charismatic leader who, during his tenure, ably dealt with Cuban missile crisis, proposed public service programmes and lent support to the growing civil rights movement. Before becoming one of the youngest Presidents of the country, he served in the navy, U.S. House of Representatives and the US Senate.
Famous As: 35th President Of The United States.
In office January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963
5) Barack Obama:
Former President of the United States, Barack Obama has the distinction of being the first African-American president of the nation. A civil rights attorney and an academic, he has been credited with bringing about a significant improvement in America’s reputation abroad. His efforts to strengthen international diplomacy was recognized with the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
Famous As: 44th President of the United States
In office: January 20, 2009, and ended on January 20, 2017
Obama took office following a decisive victory over Republican nominee John McCain in the 2008 presidential election. Four years later, in the 2012 presidential election, he defeated Republican nominee Mitt Romney to win re-election. Obama was succeeded by Republican Donald Trump, who won the 2016 presidential election. He was the first African American president, the first multiracial president, the first non-white president, and the first president to have been born in Hawaii.
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