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February 15, 1971 was the first time when "Presidents Day” was celebrated as a legal, nationwide holiday. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act that was signed in 1968 became effective in 1971. The U.S. had been celebrating Washington’s Birthday each February 22nd, but this act established the third Monday in February as the holiday. Image of George Washington via Wikimedia Commons
George Washington, taking the oath as the first President of the United States of America, April 30, 1789 Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

George Washington

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circa 1790: John Adams (1735 - 1826) second president of the United States of America.

John Adams

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On February 17, 1801 Thomas Jefferson was elected as 3rd President of the United States after a contingent election was held. Aaron Burr, also a presidential candidate, became Vice President. Image of Jefferson c. 1800 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia. Quote: “I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give.” Image of Thomas Jefferson via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Thomas Jefferson

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James Madison 1751 - 1836 The people have a right to keep and bear arms
The Radicalism of James Madison

James Madison

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James Monroe 5th President of the United States, from 1817 - 1825. Episcopalian

James Monroe

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John Quincy Adams Jul 11, 1767 - Feb 23, 1848.
On February 9, 1825 a contingent election occurred since no Presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes. John Quincy Adams was elected President. It was the second time a U.S. Presidential contingent election occurred. Image: John Quincy Adams portrait from 1815 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

John Quincy Adams

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Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

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Image:182823 Martin Van Buren, engraved by E. Wellmore (engraving). Inman, Henry (1801-46) (after). Private Collection, The Stapleton Collection. Art, Fine Art.
Huge Painting of Martin Van Buren c. 1837

Martin Van Buren

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size: 24x18in Art Print: American History Painting of President William Henry Harrison by Stocktrek Images :
William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison

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John Tyler. 10th President Of The United States.
John Tyler, Age 36

John Tyler

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James Knox Polk

James Knox Polk

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Zachary Taylor was born on November 24, 1784 in Barboursville, Virginia. He was one of eight U.S. Presidents born in Virginia which produced the most U.S. Presidents than any other state. They were: George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe William Henry Harrison John Tyler Zachary Taylor Woodrow Wilson Image: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution c. 1847, no known restrictions
Zacary Taylor
Zachary Taylor is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list How All the Departed US Presidents Have Died

Zachary Taylor

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Millard Fillmore
"I can not doubt that the American people, bound together by kindred blood and common traditions, still cherish a paramount regard for the Union of their fathers...” - Millard Fillmore from his First State of The Union Address in 1850 13th President of The United States, Millard Fillmore was born on January 7, 1800 in Moravia, New York Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
On July 10, 1850, Millard Fillmore took the Oath of Office of President of The United States after the death of Zachary Taylor. After serving as President, Millard Fillmore commanded a group of New York militia called the Union Continentals during the American Civil War. The company served to protect the Buffalo, New York area from any potential Confederate attack. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Millard Fillmore

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Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States and is the only President from New Hampshire. Pierce was a Democrat and a "doughface" who served in the U.S. House of Representatives He lived: Nov 23, 1804 - Oct 08, 1869 and died at age 64 Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) Children: Benjamin Pierce · Franklin Pierce, Jr. · Franklin Robert Pierce Vice President: William R. King Spouse: Jane Pierce (1834) Party: Democratic Party
Franklin Pierce - 14th President Of The United States
On October 8, 1869 14th President of The United States and U.S. Army Brigadier General (Mexican-American War) Franklin Pierce died in Concord, New Hampshire. President Grant at the time declared a day of national mourning. Image: General Franklin Pierce by Waterman Lilly Ormsby in 1852 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Franklin Pierce

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James Buchanan

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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

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"I have had a son killed, a son-in-law die during the last battle of Nashville, another son has thrown himself away, a second son-in-law is in no better condition, I think I have had sorrow enough without having my bank account examined by a Committee of Congress.” - Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson, 17th President of The United States, was born on December 29, 1808 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Image: Andrew Johnson c. 1860 via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Andrew Johnson

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Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC 18th #President of the United States

Ulysses S. Grant

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Rutherford Birchard Hayes
19th President of The United States Rutherford B. Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 in Delaware, Ohio. “Let the healing influence of time, the inherent energies of our people, and the boundless resources of our country have a fair opportunity, and relief from present difficulties will surely follow.” - Rutherford B. Hayes from his Second State of The Union Address in 1878 Image of General Rutherford B. Hayes via Wikimedia Commons, public domain

Rutherford B. Hayes

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James Garfield

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September 20, 1881 Chester A. Arthur is sworn in, at his residence located at 123 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, as the 21st President of The United States following the death of President James Garfield. Image via Wikimedia Commons, public domain
size: 18x12in Giclee Print: Waist-Up Painting of Chester Arthur :

Chester Arthur

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Best presidents list - CBS News
Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland

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6. Harry Truman (1945-1953) - Best presidents list - CBS News
Pictures and Facts About the Presidents of the United States: Benjamin Harrison
Civil War Veteran and 23rd President of The United States Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833 in North Bend, Ohio. Quote from Harrison's Inaugural Address in 1889: "God has placed upon our head a diadem and has laid at our feet power and wealth beyond definition or calculation. But we must not forget that we take these gifts upon the condition that justice and mercy shall hold the reins of power and that the upward avenues of hope shall be free to all the people.”

Benjamin Harrison

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William McKinley

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Theodore Roosevelt

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