Presidents of the United States George Washington Presidential Number: 1st Years he was President: 1789-1797 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Federalist Fact(s): In May 1775, Washington, one of Virginia's delegates, was elected commander in chief of the Continental Army. Personal Birthday: February 22, 1732 How old would he be this year? 274 School(s) attended: Did not attend college, but studied at home Wife: Martha Washington Occupation(s) before he was President: Planter, farmer, soldier Other way(s) he served: Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Favorite Foods: Ice cream, fish Hobbies or Sports: Fishing, riding Pets: Horse named Nelson John Adams Presidential Number: 2nd Years he was President: 1797-1801 State Represented: Massachusetts Party Affiliation: Federalist Fact(s): His son, John Quincy, became president. He was the first Vice President. Personal Birthday: October 30, 1735 How old would he be this year? 271 School(s) attended: Harvard University Wife: Abigail Adams Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Vice President, Ambassador to the Netherlands and Great Britain, represented Massachusetts in the Continental Congress Height: 5 feet, 7 inches Pets: Horse named Cleopatra Thomas Jefferson Presidential Number: 3rd Years he was President: 1801-09 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): At age 33, he drafted the Declaration of Independence. He constructed his mountain top home, Monticello. Personal Birthday: April 13, 1743 How old would he be this year? 263 School(s) attended: College of William and Mary Wife: Martha Jefferson Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Ambassador to France, Governor of Virginia, represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, Secretary of State, Vice President Height: 6 feet, 2.5 inches Favorite Foods: Ice cream, pancakes, spoon breads, vegetables Hobbies or Sports: Fishing, horticulture, riding, violin, walking Pets: Mockingbirds James Madison Presidential Number: 4th Years he was President: 1809-1817 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): Louisiana and Indiana became states during his term. He helped form the Bill of Rights. Personal Birthday: March 16, 1751 How old would he be this year? 255 School(s) attended: Princeton University Wife: Dolley Madison Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, Congressman, Secretary of State Height: 5 feet, 6 inches Favorite Foods: Ice cream Pets: Macaw (a parrot) James Monroe Presidential Number: 5th Years he was President: 1817-1825 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): He was the first president to ride a steamboat. He made the Monroe Doctrine. Personal Birthday: April 28, 1758 How old would he be this year? 248 School(s) attended: College of William and Mary Wife: Elizabeth Monroe Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Ambassador to France, Governor of Virginia, represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, Secretary of War Height: 6 feet, Pets: His daughter had a Spaniel John Quincy Adams Presidential Number: 6th Years he was President: 1825-1829 State Represented: Massachussets Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): His father was president. Personal Birthday: July 11, 1767 How old would he be this year? 239 School(s) attended: Harvard University Wife: Louisa Catherine Adams Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Ambassador to the Netherlands and Great Britain, Secretary of State Height: 5 feet, 7 inches Hobbies or Sports: Billiards, swimming, walking Pets: Silk worms, alligator Andrew Jackson Presidential Number: 7th Years he was President: 1829-1837 State Represented: Tennessee Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): He was in the war of 1812. He studied law. Personal Birthday: March 15, 1767 How old would he be this year? 239 School(s) attended: law in Salisbury, North Carolina Wife: Rachel Jackson Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Governor of the Territory of Florida, U.S. Senator, Congressman Height: 6 feet, 1 inches Favorite Foods: Pancakes Hobbies or Sports: Riding Pets: Horses Martin Van Buren Presidential Number: 8th Years he was President: 1837-1841 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Fact(s): He gave us the word "OK" or "Okay" which was an abbreviation for the name of his New York home "Old Kinderhook." A club called the "O.K. Club" formed and soon "OK" came to mean "all correct." Personal Birthday: December 5, 1782 How old would he be this year? 224 School(s) attended: law in New York City Wife: Hannah Van Buren Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Governor of New York, Ambassador to Great Britain, Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, Vice President Height: 5 feet, 6 inches Hobbies or Sports: Riding William Henry Harrison Presidential Number: 9th Years he was President: 1841 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He was the first president to die in office. Personal Birthday: February 9, 1773 How old would he be this year? 233 School(s) attended: Hampden-Sydney College, University of Pennsylvania Medical School Wife: Anna Harrison Occupation(s) before he was President: Army Officer Other way(s) he served: Governor of the Territory of Indiana, Ambassador to Columbia, U.S. Senator, Congressman Height: 5 feet, 8 inches Pets: A goat and cow John Tyler Presidential Number: 10th Years he was President: 1841-1845 State Represented: Virginia Party Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): Loved to play the violin. His first wife died while he was president. Personal Birthday: March 29, 1790 How old would he be this year? 216 School(s) attended: College of William and Mary Wife: Letitia Tyler (died during his presidency) and Julia Tyler Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: U.S. Senator, Congressman Height: 6 feet James Polk Presidential Number: 11th Years he was President: 1845-1849 State Represented: Tennessee Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He died from exhaustion and hard work soon after he left office. Personal Birthday: November 2, 1795 How old would he be this year? 211 School(s) attended: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Wife: Sarah Polk Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Governor of Tennessee, Congressman Height: 5 feet, 8 inches Zachary Taylor Presidential Number: 12th Years he was President: 1849-1850 State Represented: Louisiana Party Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He served in the Mexican War. He died while President. Personal Birthday: November 24, 1784 How old would he be this year? 222 School(s) attended: Did not attend college. Wife: Margaret Taylor Occupation(s) before he was President: Career officer in the Army Other way(s) he served: General in the Mexican War Height: 5 feet, 8 inches Hobbies or Sports: Horseback riding Millard Fillmore Presidential Number: 13th Years he was President: 1850-1853 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Whig Fact(s): He had eight brothers and sisters. His wife started the White House library collection. Personal Birthday: January 7, 1800 How old would he be this year? 206 School(s) attended: Never attended college, went to one-room schoolhouse. Wife: Abigail Fillmore Occupation(s) before he was President: Farmer Other way(s) he served: Congressman Height: 5 feet, 9 inches Franklin Pierce Presidential Number: 14th Years he was President: 1853-1857 State Represented: New Hampshire Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): Served in Mexican War. Personal Birthday: November 23, 1804 How old would he be this year? 202 School(s) attended: Bowdin College Wife: Jane Pierce Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, General in the Mexican War Other way(s) he served: US Senator, Congressman Height: 5 feet, 10 inches James Buchanan Presidential Number: 15th Years he was President: 1857-1861 State Represented: Pennsylvania Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He is the only president who represented Pennsylvania. He was a debater. He was elected five times to the House of Representatives. Personal Birthday: April 23, 1791 How old would he be this year? 215 School(s) attended: Dickinson College Wife: Never Married Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Ambassador to Great Britain, Congressman, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State Height: 6 feet Favorite Foods: Cabbage Abraham Lincoln Presidential Number: 16th Years he was President: 1861-1865 State Represented: Illinois Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He had to struggle for a living. Lincoln's mom died when he was 9. He loved to read. Personal Birthday: February 12, 1809 How old would he be this year? 197 School(s) attended: Did not attend college, but read at home. Wife: Mary Lincoln Occupation(s) before he was President: Store clerk, rail-splitter, lawyer Other way(s) he served: Congressman Height: 6 feet 4 inches, tallest president Favorite Foods: Fruit salad, cheese, crackers Hobbies or Sports: Walking, wrestling Pets: Horse Andrew Johnson Presidential Number: 17th Years he was President: 1865-1869 State Represented: Tennessee Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): His wife taught him to read. Personal Birthday: December 29, 1808 How old would he be this year? 198 School(s) attended: Did not go to school. Wife: Eliza Johnson Occupation(s) before he was President: Tailor Other way(s) he served: Mayor, Congressman, Senator, Governor of Tennessee, Vice President Height: 5 feet 10 inches Favorite Foods: Fish, jam Pets: White mice Ulysses Grant Presidential Number: 18th Years he was President: 1869-1877 State Represented: Illinois Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was a Civil War General. Fought in the Mexican War. Personal Birthday: April 27, 1822 How old would he be this year? 184 School(s) attended: United States Military Academy, West Point Wife: Julia Grant Occupation(s) before he was President: Army Officer Height: 5 feet 8 inches Hobbies or Sports: Swimming Rutherford Hayes Presidential Number: 19th Years he was President: 1877-1881 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Was wounded in Civil War, became a General. Personal Birthday: October 4, 1822 How old would he be this year? 184 School(s) attended: Kenyon College, Harvard Law School Wife: Lucy Hayes Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Congressman, Governor of Ohio Height: 5 feet 8 inches Hobbies or Sports: Croquet, driving, shooting James Garfield Presidential Number: 20th Years he was President: 1881 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Died in office. Personal Birthday: November 19, 1831 How old would he be this year? 175 School(s) attended: Williams College Wife: Lucretia Garfield Occupation(s) before he was President: Teacher, preacher Other way(s) he served: Congressman and Senator Height: 6 feet Hobbies or Sports: Billiards Chester Arthur Presidential Number: 21st Years he was President: 1881-1885 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Was a General in the Civil War. Personal Birthday: October 5, 1829 How old would he be this year? 177 School(s) attended: Union College Wife: Ellen Arthur Occupation(s) before he was President: Teacher, Lawyer, Inspector General Other way(s) he served: Vice President Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Hobbies or Sports: Billiards Grover Cleveland Presidential Number: 22nd Years he was President: 1885-1889, 1893-1897 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He angered the railroads by ordering an investigation. Personal Birthday: March 18, 1837 How old would he be this year? 169 School(s) attended: Studied at home Wife: Frances Cleveland Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, State Attorney General Other way(s) he served: Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of New York Height: 5 feet, 11 inches Hobbies or Sports: Fishing Benjamin Harrison Presidential Number: 23rd Years he was President: 1889-1893 State Represented: Indiana Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was the same height as James Madison. His grandfather was president. Personal Birthday: August 20, 1833 How old would he be this year? 173 School(s) attended: Miami University Wife: Caroline Harrison Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: US Senator Height: 5 feet, 6 inches Hobbies or Sports: Hunting Pets: Goat Grover Cleveland Presidential Number: 22nd (24th) Years he was President: 1885-1889, 1893-1897 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He angered the railroads by ordering an investigation. Personal Birthday: March 18, 1837 How old would he be this year? 169 School(s) attended: Studied at home Wife: Frances Cleveland Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, State Attorney General Other way(s) he served: Mayor of Buffalo, Governor of New York Height: 5 feet, 11 inches Hobbies or Sports: Fishing William McKinley Presidential Number: 25th Years he was President: 1897-1901 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He became the leading Republican tariff expert in Congress. He died in office. Personal Birthday: January 29, 1843 How old would he be this year? 163 School(s) attended: Allegheny College, Albany Law School Wife: Ida McKinley Occupation(s) before he was President: County prosecutor, Army Officer in the Civil War Other way(s) he served: Governor of Ohio, Congress Height: 5 feet, 7 inches Hobbies or Sports: Riding, swimming, walking Pets: Mexican yellow parrot, roosters Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Number: 26th Years he was President: 1901--1909 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Born and died in New York. First president to ride in a car wile president. Personal Birthday: October 27, 1858 How old would he be this year? 148 School(s) attended: Harvard University, Columbia University Law School Wife: Alice Roosevelt, first wife, Edith Roosevelt, second wife Occupation(s) before he was President: Officer in the National Guard, New York police commissioner Other way(s) he served: Governor of New York, Vice President, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Height: 5 feet, 10 inches Hobbies or Sports: Boxing, hunting, jujitsu, riding, shooting, tennis, wrestling Pets: Macaw, Ponies William Taft Presidential Number: 27th Years he was President: 1909--1913 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Improved the economy and helped to build the government of the Philippines. He was the son of a distinguished judge. Personal Birthday: September 15, 1857 How old would he be this year? 149 School(s) attended: Yale College, Cincinnati Law School Wife: Helen Taft Occupation(s) before he was President: Federal circuit judge, professor of law at Yale Other way(s) he served: Secretary of War Height: 6 feet Favorite Foods: Turle Soup Hobbies or Sports: Golf, riding Pets: Cow named Pauline Wayne Woodrow Wilson Presidential Number: 28th Years he was President: 1913-1921 State Represented: New Jersey Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was a good student in college. His first wife died while he was president. Personal Birthday: December 29, 1856 How old would he be this year? 150 School(s) attended: Princeton University, University of Virginia Law School, Johns Hopkins University Wife: Ellen Wilson, first wife. Edith Wilson, second wife Occupation(s) before he was President: College Professor, historian and political scientist, president of Princeton University Other way(s) he served: Governor of New Jersey Height: 5 feet, 11 inches Hobbies or Sports: Golf, riding, swimming, walking Pets: Sheep on the White House lawn Warren Harding Presidential Number: 29th Years he was President: 1921-1923 State Represented: Ohio Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He had gray hair. He died with a heart attack while president. Personal Birthday: November 2, 1865 How old would he be this year? 141 School(s) attended: Ohio Central College Wife: Florence Harding Occupation(s) before he was President: Insurance Salesman, reporter, newspaper publisher Other way(s) he served: US Senator Height: 6 feet Hobbies or Sports: Golf, horseback riding Pets: Dog, an Airedale named Laddie Boy Calvin Coolidge Presidential Number: 30th Years he was President: 1923-1929 State Represented: Massachusetts Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): His name was "Silent Cal." Personal Birthday: July 4, 1872 How old would he be this year? 134 School(s) attended: Amherst College Wife: Grace Coolidge Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Mayor of North Hampton, Massachusetts, Governor of Massachusetts Height: 5 feet, 10 inches Favorite Foods: Pancakes Hobbies or Sports: Fishing, golf, mechanical horse, pitching hay, trapshooting Pets: Dog named Rob Roy Herbert Hoover Presidential Number: 31st Years he was President: 1929-1933 State Represented: California Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): After World War I, he was a member of the Supreme Economic Council and head of the American Relief Administration. Personal Birthday: August 10, 1874 How old would he be this year? 132 School(s) attended: Stanford University Wife: Lou Hoover Occupation(s) before he was President: Engineer, administrator. Served in Army. Other way(s) he served: Secretary of Commerce Height: 5 feet, 11 inches Favorite Foods: Sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows Hobbies or Sports: Medicine ball Pets: Dog named King Tut Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Number: 32nd Years he was President: 1933-1945 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): Led during Depression and World War II. First president to ride in an airplane while president. Personal Birthday: January 30, 1882 How old would he be this year? 124 School(s) attended: Harvard University, Columbia Law School Wife: Eleanor Roosevelt Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Governor of New York, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Favorite Foods: Pancakes, fish, cabbage, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows Hobbies or Sports: Sailing, stamp collecting, swimming Pets: Dog, a Scottish Terrier named Fala Harry S Truman Presidential Number: 33rd Years he was President: 1945-1953 State Represented: Missouri Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was a captain in World War I. He was Vice President for Franklin Roosevelt. Personal Birthday: May 8, 1884 How old would he be this year? 122 School(s) Kansas City Law School Wife: Bess Truman Occupation(s) before he was President: Soldier, bank clerk, farmer Other way(s) he served: US Senator, Vice President Height: 5 feet, 9 inches Hobbies or Sports: Piano, swimming, wrestling Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Number: 34th Years he was President: 1953-1961 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was the first president to ride in a helicopter while president. Personal Birthday: October 14, 1890 How old would he be this year? 116 School(s) attended: United States Military Academy, West Point, Command and General Staff School, Army War College Wife: Mamie Eisenhower Occupation(s) before he was President: Army Officer Other way(s) he served: Five Star General in World War II, Supreme Allied Commander Height: 5 feet, 10.5 inches Favorite Foods: Vegetable soup, steak Hobbies or Sports: Bridge, fishing, golf, painting John F. Kennedy Presidential Number: 35th Years he was President: 1961-1963 State Represented: Massachusetts Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He liked to swim. He represented Massachusetts in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Personal Birthday: May 29, 1917 How old would he be this year? 89 School(s) attended: Harvard University Wife: Jaqueline Kennedy Occupation(s) before he was President: Journalist, author Other way(s) he served: Served in Navy, Congressman, U.S. Senator Height: 6 feet Favorite Foods: New England clam chowder Hobbies or Sports: Sailing, swimming, football Pets: Ponies Lyndon Johnson Presidential Number: 36th Years he was President: 1963-1969 State Represented: Texas Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He signed a civil rights bill, established Great Society programs. Personal Birthday: August 27, 1908 How old would he be this year? 98 School(s) attended: Southwest Texas State College, Georgetown University Law School Wife: Lady Bird Johnson Occupation(s) before he was President: Teacher, rancher Other way(s) he served: Congressman, U.S. Senator Height: 6 feet, 3 inches Favorite Foods: Ice cream, pancakes, seafood, spinach soufflé, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows Hobbies or Sports: Fishing, hunting, riding Pets: Dogs, beagles named Him and Her Richard Nixon Presidential Number: 37th Years he was President: 1969-1974 State Represented: New York Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was president at the end of the Vietnam War. Personal Birthday: January 9, 1913 How old would he be this year? 93 School(s) attended: Whittier College, Duke Law School Wife: Pat Nixon Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, businessman Other way(s) he served: Congressman, U.S. Senator Height: 5 feet, 11 inches Hobbies or Sports: Bowling, golf, piano Pets: Dogs, a French poodle named Vicky, a Yorkshire terrier named Pasha and an Irish setter named King Timahoe. Gerald Ford Presidential Number: 38th Years he was President: 1974-1977 State Represented: Michigan Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He starred on the University of Michigan football team. Personal Birthday: July 14, 1913 How old would he be this year? 93 School(s) attended: University of Michigan, Yale Law School Wife: Betty Ford Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer Other way(s) he served: Congressman, Vice President Height: 6 feet Hobbies or Sports: Golf, jogging, sailing, skiing, swimming Pets: Dog, a golden retriever named Liberty Jimmy Carter Presidential Number: 39th Years he was President: 1977-1981 State Represented: Georgia Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He has four children. He recently won the Nobel Peace Prize. Personal Birthday: October 1, 1924 How old would he be this year? 82 School(s) attended: United States Naval Academy, Union College Wife: Rosalynn Carter Occupation(s) before he was President: Peanut farmer and broker Other way(s) he served: Governor of Georgia, State Senator Height: 5 feet, 9.5 inches Hobbies or Sports: Canoeing, fishing, jogging, skiing, softball, swimming, tennis Pets: His daughter had a cat Ronald Reagan Presidential Number: 40th Years he was President: 1981-1989 State Represented: California Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): He was shot by a would-be assassin and quickly recovered and returned to office. Personal Birthday: February 6, 1911 How old would he be this year? 95 School(s) attended: Eureka College (Illinois) Wife: Nancy Reagan Occupation(s) before he was President: Radio announcer and commentator, actor and public speaker Other way(s) he served: Governor of California Height: 6 feet, 1 inch Favorite Foods: Jelly beans Hobbies or Sports: Riding, swimming Pets: Dog named Rex George H.W. Bush Presidential Number: 41st Years he was President: 1989-1993 State Represented: Texas Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): When he was 18, he joined the armed forces. He represented Texas in Congress. Personal Birthday: June 12, 1924 How old would he be this year? 82 School(s) attended: Yale University Wife: Barbara Bush Occupation(s) before he was President: Navy Pilot, businessman Other way(s) he served: Congressman, United States Ambassador of the United Nations, Ambassador to China, Vice President Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Hobbies or Sports: Boating, fishing, golf, horseshoes, jogging, tennis Pets: Dogs, English Springer Spaniels named C. Fred and Millie William Clinton Presidential Number: 42nd Years he was President: 1993-2001 State Represented: Arkansas Party Affiliation: Democrat Fact(s): He was the only president from Arkansas. He played the saxophone. While in high school, he once met President John Kennedy in the White House. Personal Birthday: August 19, 1946 How old would he be this year? 60 School(s) attended: Oxford University, Yale Law School Wife: Hillary Clinton Occupation(s) before he was President: Lawyer, law professor, State Attorney General Other way(s) he served: Governor of Arkansas Height: 6 feet, 2 inches Hobbies or Sports: Golf, jogging, saxophone, football Pets: Dog, a chocolate Labrador retriever named Buddy and a cat named Socks. George W. Bush Presidential Number: 43rd Years he was President: 2001-Present State Represented: Texas Party Affiliation: Republican Fact(s): Likes baseball. First President to begin serving in the 21st Century. Personal Birthday: July 6, 1946 How old would he be this year? 60 School(s) attended: Yale University, Harvard University Wife: Laura Bush Occupation(s) before he was President: Businessman, owner of major league baseball team Other way(s) he served: Governor of Texas Height: 5 feet, 11 inches Favorite Foods: Mexican food Hobbies or Sports: Baseball, running Pets: Dogs, English Springer Spaniel named Spot and a Scottish Terrier named Barney. He has a cat named India "Willie" Presidents of the United States www.whitehousekids.gov