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George Washington
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. George Washington did not get any formal education. George Washington was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. George Washington was a military officer. George Washington was married to Martha Washington, he had no kids but he had 9 siblings. Before Washington left for office he issued his Farewell Address but he also set the precedent of serving two terms as president. -
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John Adams
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree, Massachusetts. John Adams attended Harvard College and graduated in 1755. John Adams did not have a military career. John Adams was the Vice president under George Washington and he was a diplomat. John Adams was married to Abigail Adams and they had six children together. Before leaving office John Adams accomplished an important act of statesmanship by appointing John Marshall as Chief justice of the Supreme Court. -
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia. Thomas Jefferson attended the College of William & Mary in Virginia. Thomas Jefferson did not have any military service. Jefferson served as the Governor of Virginia, Vice President under John Adams, and was also a member of the Continental Congress. Jefferson was married to Martha Wayle Skelton Jefferson they had 6 children together. Before leaving office he achieved the Louisiana Purchase and acquired land from France. -
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James Madison
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia. Madison attended Princeton University. Madison did not have any military service. Madison served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the Continental Congress. Madison also played a significant role in drafting the United States Constitution and was one of the authors of The Federalist Papers. Madison married Dolley Payne Todd they had one son together. Madison created the Treaty of Ghent before leaving office. -
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James Monroe
James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Monroe attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Monroe served in the military during the American Revolutionary. Monroe served as the Governor of Virginia, a United States Senator, and various diplomatic positions. John Monroe's wife was named Elizabeth Kortright Monroe they had two children together. Before leaving office he implements the Monroe Doctrine. He also implemented the Era of good feelings. -
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John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767, in Braintree Massachusetts. John Quincy Adams attended Harvard University. He did not have any military service. John Quincy Adams served as the secretary of state and House of Representatives. John Quincy Adam's father was previously the 2nd presidents of the United States. John Qunicy Adams played a key role in the Treaty of Ghent and help establish the Monroe Doctrine. -
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Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 17did not have a formal education.