Appendix BU.S. President
This is a chronological listing of the presidents of the United States.
1789
George Washington takes office as the first president, defeating John Adams who becomes vice president.
1797
John Adams takes office as the second president, defeating Thomas Jefferson.
1801
Thomas Jefferson takes office as the third president, defeating John Adams.
1805
Jefferson is reelected president, defeating Charles Pinckney.
1809
James Madison takes office as the fourth president, defeating Rufus King.
1812
Madison is reelected president, defeating DeWitt Clinton.
1817
James Monroe takes office as the fifth president, defeating John Quincy ...
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