Celebrating Presidents' Day

Celebrating Presidents' Day

By 6th Grade World Geograpgy

​The First President of The United States, George Washington

George Washington was the only President of the United States that was elected unanimously, he did it twice. He survived smallpox as a child so he had no biological children, only step-children. George Washington was over the council that drafted the Cinsitiution and was one of two Presidents of the United States to sign the Constitution of the United States. He died of a throat infection. Upon his death, his will revealed that upon his wife's passing all their slaves would be freed.

The Second President of The United States, John Adams​

​John Adams accidentally sent pages of his diary along with the papers needed for the meeting with the Continental Congress. He was greatly made fun of for this mistake. John Adams continued to write his wife love letters even after they were married. his son followed him into the presidency as President. John Adams was the 5th President of the United States was the only President, out of the first 5 who was not a slave owner. 

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​The Third President of the United States was Thomas Jefferson

​Jefferson was one of the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence. This crime would have led to his execution, it was considered treason. If the colonies had not won their freedom. Jefferson was born into a well-off family. He loved food and technology. Jefferson was an attorney, an architect, and a planter. He built an estate called Monticello, which you can pay to tour. Jefferson was President for two terms and was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson was said to have been descended from royalty on his mother's side.

​The 5th President of the United States, James Monroe

​James Monroe was the oldest child and an excellent student. He joined the Continental Army at 18. Monroe was with General Washington on his famous crossing of the Delaware. River He was in the famous picture holding the flag. He got to know Thomas Jeffeson when Jefferson was the governor of Virginia. James was part of the Continental Congress. He was elected into the Senate representing Virginia. James formed political alliances with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. He was involved in several political duties and positions. James held the Presidential position for two terms.

Unique facts about future presidents.​

President Linclon was the tallest President of the United States at 6 foot 5 inches and was assassinated as part of a larger plot to assassinate his entire cabinet.

President Taft is said to have gotten stuck ​in the bathtub at the White House. He had staff help him out. He was estimated to be 330 pounds.

President Regan was a famous Hollywood actor before he became President. He was also the first person to be elected to the Presidency who had been divorced. President Regan had an assassination attack. In an interview after he had been shot and treated, he was quoted as saying, "I forgot to duck".

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​Unique facts about upcoming Presidents

​President Theodore Roosevelt was blind in one eye due to a boxing match as President. He was the first president to be in an airplane and a submarine.

​President Biden worked at Baskin Robbins before he was president. He is said to dislike ice cream now.

​Andrew Jackson was shot in a duel before he became President but was not fatily wounded. He was conscious enough to shoot his opponent and kill him. The bullet was unable to be removed so he lived with it for forty years.

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I was the first President of The United States......

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• President George Washington

• John Candy

• President Ronald

  Regan

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I was quoted as saying, "I forgot to duck".

• President Joe Biden

• President Abraham Lincoln

• President Thomas Jefferson

• President Ronald

  Regan

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What president lived for 40 years with a bullet lodged inside him unable to be removed?

• President Andrew Jackson

• President John F. Kennedy

• President Gerge W. Bush

• President James Monroe

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Who is President currently?

• President Hilary Clinton

• President Barrack Obama

• President Donald Trump

• President Joe Biden

Multiple Choice

Which president worked at Baskin Robbins before becoming President?

• President William Clinton

• President Barrick Obama

• President Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Hayes

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the President who was known to have gotten stuck in the White House bathtub?

• President Howard Taft

• Jimmy Johnson

• President Richard Nixon

• President George Washington

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What President had a famous crossing of the Delaware River?

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• President Woodrow Wilson

• President Thomas Jefferson

• President George Washington

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Which President was blind in one eye?

• President Barrick Obama

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• President Thomas Jefferson

• President J. F. Kennedy