After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, his successors seemed to think it was a fluke due to the Civil War. That is until President James A. Garfield, the 20th President, was assassinated a few short months after he took … Continued
Rutherford B. Hayes became president as the Reconstruction period ended. Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 in Delaware, Ohio. He was the son of Rutherford and Sophia Birchard Hayes. The future president never knew his father, who … Continued
Julia Grant was the wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. She often spent time with him on the battle field as he lead troops during the Civil War. Julia Boggs Dent was born on January 26, 1826 in St. Louis, … Continued
President Ulysses S. Grant was one of the first presidents to write his memoirs. Before moving into politics, he lead an army life, commanding the Union during the Civil War. Hiram Ulysses Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in … Continued
Following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, his Vice President Andrew Johnson became president. President Johnson oversaw the reconstruction period following the Civil War. He was also the first President to be impeached. Andrew Johnson was born on December 29, 1808 … Continued
James Buchanan was the President of the United States before Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. He was also our only president who was a life long president. James Buchanan, Jr. was the last president born in the 18th Century. … Continued
Franklin Pierce is one of the most forgotten presidents. He also suffered a considerable loss in his family which lead to depression and alcoholism. Franklin Pierce was born on November 23, 1804 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. He was the … Continued
Millard Fillmore was the last president that was a member of the Whig Party. He became president upon the death of President Zachary Taylor. Millard Fillmore was born on January 7, 1800 in Moravia, New York. He was the second … Continued
James Polk was the 11th President of the United States. He is the only president to have served as House Speaker. He is also considered the last strong pre-Civil War president. James Knox Polk was the first of ten children … Continued
John Tyler became the first Vice President to succeed as President. He also is the President with the most children and only 19th Century President to still have living grandchildren. John Tyler was born on March 29, 1790 to an … Continued