Here’s a brief overview of a few U.S. presidents in order:
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George Washington (1789-1797): The first president and a Founding Father, he set many precedents for the office and voluntarily stepped down after two terms.
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Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809): The principal author of the Declaration of Independence, he completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the U.S.
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Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865): Known for leading the country during the Civil War and abolishing slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945): The only president elected to four terms, he implemented the New Deal in response to the Great Depression and led the nation during most of World War II.
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