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George Washington
Birthplace: Westmoreland County, VA.
Education: Local school, got education from his mother, and his half brother, along with books and practice.
Military Service: Major General, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
Offices held: House of Burgesses (1758-1776).
Family Members: Bushrod Washington, he served in the Continental Army and was appointed in the Supreme Court in 1798. -
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Washington signed the Tariff Act of 1789. This act protected manufactured industries advancing in the nation and raise revenue for the federal government. -
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Washington signed the Act of 1789. This act established the Department of Foreign affairs. This department was important because it was responsible for planning and implementing American Foreign Policy. -
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On July 27th of 1789, Washington signed an act establishing the Department of Wars. The Department of Wars was involved in various things like warfighting, humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, and more. The Department also took care of soldiers, marines, sailors, etc. along with their family. -
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On August 17th of 1789, Washington signed the Lighthouse Act. This act put lighthouses under federal control, and tried to make it safer and more efficient for sailors to navigate. -
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On September 2nd of 1789, Washington signed an act establishing the Treasury Department. The Treasury Department manages systems that are crucial to the nation's financial infrastructure such as production of coin and currency, disposal of payments to the American public, revenue collection, and borrowing funds. -
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On September 24th of 1789, Washington signed an act to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States. Making the Supreme Court six, establishing thirteen Judicial Districts, and dividing most districts into three circuits and stating that Supreme Court justices serve as Circuit judges. -
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On September 25th, 1789, the Congress adopts 12 Constitutional Amendments. The Amendments of the Constitution are important because it shows Americans rights in relation to the government. It assures the civil rights and liberties to the person, as in freedom of speech, press, and religion. -
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On November 4th 1791, the Miami Indians defeat 1400 American military soldiers lead by General Arthur St. Clair, killing 900 Americans. -
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On December 15th 1791, the states officially ratify the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights. -
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On June 1st, 1796, Tennessee is declared a state. Making it the 16th state in the union. -
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John Adams
From: Braintree, MA
Education: Dame school, Latin school, Preparatory school, then Harvard.
Military Service: Served in France and Holland as diplomatic roles.
Offices Held: Vice president of the United States 1789-1797.
Family Members: Mother was from a leading medical family in present-day Brookline, Massachusetts.
Important Things: Leader of American Revolution that achieved independence for Great Britain, he served the U.S. government as senior diplomat in Europe. -
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Thomas Jefferson
From: Shadwell, VA
Education: Attended in Williamsburg, pursuing at William and Mary, then law with George Wythe.
Military Service: In Virginia militia as a colonel.
Offices Held: Vice pres., secretary of state, diplomatic minister, and congressman.
Family: His father was Justice of Peace and surveyor for the British Crown. His mother was apart of a powerful and wealthy Randolph family.
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James Madison
From: Orange, VA
Education: Attended Princeton
Military Service: Commander and Colonel of Orange County Regiment, VA Militia.
Offices Held: Secretary of State
Family: Father was a slave owner and planter
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James Monroe
From: Monroe Hall, VA
Education: Attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
Military Service: Enlisted in the 3rd Virginia Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel.
Offices Held: Secretary of State, member in Congress of the Confederation, Senator, and Governor.
Family: One of his daughters was his official hostess.
Before/After: Worked on expanding the power of Congress, organizing government for the western country, and protecting American navigation on the Mississippi River. -
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John Quincy Adams
From: Braintree, MA
Education: Harvard College/University, Leiden University
Military Service: No military service
Offices Held: Statesman, politician, diplomat, lawyer and diarist.
Family Members: His father was a diplomat
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Andrew Jackson
From: Waxhaws
Education: Sporadic education and studied under law attorney, Spruce Macay.
Military Service: Major general in the regular army of the U.S..
Offices Held: Senator, Federal Military Commissioner, Representative
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Martin Van Buren
From: Kinderhook. NY
Education: Kinderhook local school house, Claverack College
Military Service: No military service
Offices held: VP, Secretary of State
Family Members: His sons served as private secretaries
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William Henry Harrison
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