The presidency of the United States stands as one of the most influential and scrutinized roles in global leadership, with each president shaping the course of American history and impacting the world beyond. Since George Washington took office as the first president in 1789, the U.S. has seen 46 individuals serve as its head of state, each bringing unique backgrounds, philosophies, and policies to the role.
From pivotal wars to social movements, economic upheavals, and technological advancements, U.S. presidents have navigated an ever-evolving landscape, making decisions that would affect not only their own time but generations to come.
This list of U.S. presidents provides a chronological journey through American history, capturing how each leader responded to the challenges of their era. Spanning over two centuries, these presidencies reflect the changing priorities of the nation—from expansion and industrialisation in the 19th century to global leadership and digital transformation in the 21st.
Each administration has faced its own struggles, from civil conflict and economic crises to evolving civil rights issues and complex foreign policies.
Exploring the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents reveals the diversity in their approaches to governance, as well as the evolution of American values and the constitutional powers of the presidency.
It also underscores the shifts in the political landscape, from the founding era dominated by the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans to the rise of the Democratic and Republican parties that continue to shape American politics today.
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U.S. Presidential Elections 2024: Donald Trump Wins the Elections
In a decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, Donald Trump emerged as the winner, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump secured a commanding 277 electoral votes, while Harris garnered 224, falling short in key battleground states.
The election was marked by intense competition, with several other notable figures also vying for the presidency, including Green Party candidate Jill Stein, independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr., and libertarian Chase Oliver, among others. Despite challenges from third-party and independent candidates, Trump’s base of support, particularly in critical swing states, propelled him to victory.
This election reflected a deeply divided nation, with voters expressing a range of concerns over issues like the economy, healthcare, and national security. Trump’s win marks a significant moment in the ongoing political landscape, highlighting the persistence of his influence in U.S. politics.
Complete List of Presidents of the US
Here is the complete list of US Presidents till 2024:
| No. | US President Name | Term Start | Term End | Party | Election(s) | Vice President(s) |
| 1 | George Washington | April 30, 1789 | March 4, 1797 | Unaffiliated | 1788, 1792 | John Adams |
| 2 | John Adams | March 4, 1797 | March 4, 1801 | Federalist | 1796 | Thomas Jefferson |
| 3 | Thomas Jefferson | March 4, 1801 | March 4, 1809 | Democratic-Republican | 1800, 1804 | Aaron Burr, George Clinton |
| 4 | James Madison | March 4, 1809 | March 4, 1817 | Democratic-Republican | 1808, 1812 | George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry |
| 5 | James Monroe | March 4, 1817 | March 4, 1825 | Democratic-Republican | 1816, 1820 | Daniel D. Tompkins |
| 6 | John Quincy Adams | March 4, 1825 | March 4, 1829 | Democratic-Republican, National Republican | 1824 | John C. Calhoun |
| 7 | Andrew Jackson | March 4, 1829 | March 4, 1837 | Democratic | 1828, 1832 | John C. Calhoun, Martin Van Buren |
| 8 | Martin Van Buren | March 4, 1837 | March 4, 1841 | Democratic | 1836 | Richard Mentor Johnson |
| 9 | William Henry Harrison | March 4, 1841 | April 4, 1841 | Whig | 1840 | John Tyler |
| 10 | John Tyler | April 4, 1841 | March 4, 1845 | Whig, Unaffiliated | - | Vacant |
| 11 | James K. Polk | March 4, 1845 | March 4, 1849 | Democratic | 1844 | George M. Dallas |
| 12 | Zachary Taylor | March 4, 1849 | July 9, 1850 | Whig | 1848 | Millard Fillmore |
| 13 | Millard Fillmore | July 9, 1850 | March 4, 1853 | Whig | - | Vacant |
| 14 | Franklin Pierce | March 4, 1853 | March 4, 1857 | Democratic | 1852 | William R. King |
| 15 | James Buchanan | March 4, 1857 | March 4, 1861 | Democratic | 1856 | John C. Breckinridge |
| 16 | Abraham Lincoln | March 4, 1861 | April 15, 1865 | Republican, National Union | 1860, 1864 | Hannibal Hamlin, Andrew Johnson |
| 17 | Andrew Johnson | April 15, 1865 | March 4, 1869 | National Union, Democratic | - | Vacant |
| 18 | Ulysses S. Grant | March 4, 1869 | March 4, 1877 | Republican | 1868, 1872 | Schuyler Colfax, Henry Wilson |
| 19 | Rutherford B. Hayes | March 4, 1877 | March 4, 1881 | Republican | 1876 | William A. Wheeler |
| 20 | James A. Garfield | March 4, 1881 | September 19, 1881 | Republican | 1880 | Chester A. Arthur |
| 21 | Chester A. Arthur | September 19, 1881 | March 4, 1885 | Republican | - | Vacant |
| 22 | Grover Cleveland | March 4, 1885 | March 4, 1889 | Democratic | 1884 | Thomas A. Hendricks |
| 23 | Benjamin Harrison | March 4, 1889 | March 4, 1893 | Republican | 1888 | Levi P. Morton |
| 24 | Grover Cleveland | March 4, 1893 | March 4, 1897 | Democratic | 1892 | Adlai Stevenson I |
| 25 | William McKinley | March 4, 1897 | September 14, 1901 | Republican | 1896, 1900 | Garret Hobart, Theodore Roosevelt |
| 26 | Theodore Roosevelt | September 14, 1901 | March 4, 1909 | Republican | - | Charles W. Fairbanks |
| 27 | William Howard Taft | March 4, 1909 | March 4, 1913 | Republican | 1908 | James S. Sherman |
| 28 | Woodrow Wilson | March 4, 1913 | March 4, 1921 | Democratic | 1912, 1916 | Thomas R. Marshall |
| 29 | Warren G. Harding | March 4, 1921 | August 2, 1923 | Republican | 1920 | Calvin Coolidge |
| 30 | Calvin Coolidge | August 2, 1923 | March 4, 1929 | Republican | - | Charles G. Dawes |
| 31 | Herbert Hoover | March 4, 1929 | March 4, 1933 | Republican | 1928 | Charles Curtis |
| 32 | Franklin D. Roosevelt | March 4, 1933 | April 12, 1945 | Democratic | 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944 | John Nance Garner, Henry A. Wallace, Harry S. Truman |
| 33 | Harry S. Truman | April 12, 1945 | January 20, 1953 | Democratic | - | Alben W. Barkley |
| 34 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | January 20, 1953 | January 20, 1961 | Republican | 1952, 1956 | Richard Nixon |
| 35 | John F. Kennedy | January 20, 1961 | November 22, 1963 | Democratic | 1960 | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| 36 | Lyndon B. Johnson | November 22, 1963 | January 20, 1969 | Democratic | - | Hubert Humphrey |
| 37 | Richard Nixon | January 20, 1969 | August 9, 1974 | Republican | 1968, 1972 | Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford |
| 38 | Gerald Ford | August 9, 1974 | January 20, 1977 | Republican | - | Nelson Rockefeller |
| 39 | Jimmy Carter | January 20, 1977 | January 20, 1981 | Democratic | 1976 | Walter Mondale |
| 40 | Ronald Reagan | January 20, 1981 | January 20, 1989 | Republican | 1980, 1984 | George H. W. Bush |
| 41 | George H. W. Bush | January 20, 1989 | January 20, 1993 | Republican | 1988 | Dan Quayle |
| 42 | Bill Clinton | January 20, 1993 | January 20, 2001 | Democratic | 1992, 1996 | Al Gore |
| 43 | George W. Bush | January 20, 2001 | January 20, 2009 | Republican | 2000, 2004 | Dick Cheney |
| 44 | Barack Obama | January 20, 2009 | January 20, 2017 | Democratic | 2008, 2012 | Joe Biden |
| 45 | Donald Trump | January 20, 2017 | January 20, 2021 | Republican | 2016 | Mike Pence |
| 46 | Joe Biden | January 20, 2021 | November 06, 2024 | Democratic | 2020 | Kamala Harris |
| 47 | Donald Trump | January 20, 2025 | Incumbent | Republican | 2024 | J.D. Vance |
List of Presidents of USA: Donald Trump Takes the Office as 47th President
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. The ceremony took place indoors in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures, a rare occurrence last seen during Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985.
Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Trump, while Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh swore in Vice President JD Vance. First Lady Melania Trump held two Bibles during the oath: a family heirloom and the Bible used by Abraham Lincoln.
In his inaugural address, President Trump outlined a vision for a "golden age of America," emphasizing themes of unity, strength, and fairness. He criticized the previous administration and hinted at significant policy shifts, including plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord and to increase domestic energy production through fracking and oil drilling.
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