Presidents of USA

Who is Donald Trump? Donald Trump has become the 45th president of the United States. He defeated Hillary Clinton in a sometimes bitter election campaign. Donald took to office in the White House January 2017 when Barack Obama...

“Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.” “Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.” George W. Bush followed in his father’s...

“You cannot be President if you don’t have faith. Remember President Lincoln going to his knees in times of trial in the Civil War.” “America is never wholly herself unless she is engaged in high moral principle. We as a people have such a purpose today. That purpose is to...

“The time for racial discrimination is over.” Although people thought Gerald Ford was an honest man, Richard Nixon had promoted him to office of Vice President. That association left a bad taste in people’s mouths. Jimmy Carter came from the Deep South and had no connections with...

“It is necessary for me to establish a winner image; therefore, I have to beat somebody.” Richard Nixon worked hard to improve welfare and protect the environment. He also signed a cease-fire, ending America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. He visited countries all over the...

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy, our 35th President, was born into a powerhouse family. His father, Joseph Kennedy, was a...

“When there is a lack of honor in the government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.” “Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.” Although Herbert Hoover was a successful geologist, businessman, and civil servant, he had never held a...

“I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies in a fight. But my friends – my friends – they’re the ones who keep me walking the floors at night.” Warren G. Harding’s presidency and life...

“Politics makes me sick.” “We are all imperfect. We cannot expect perfect government.” William Taft never really wanted to be President. He called the White House the “lonesomest place in the world.” He was happy and relieved when his time there ended. Why did he...

“I have never been in doubt since I was old enough to think intelligently that I would someday be made President.” William McKinley, 25th President of the United States, was an intelligent youth with a pleasing personality and strong leadership abilities. A Civil War...

“Honor lies in honest work.” Grover Cleveland was the first Democrat to be elected as President after the Civil War. He served as President from 1885 to 1889, and again from 1893 to 1897, making him the 22nd and 24th U.S. President. During the first race, he...

“A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.” James Garfield was the last President to be born in a log cabin. His father died when he was a toddler, leaving James’ mother to raise him and his brother. The family was very poor and James rarely went to school....