US Presidents

Explore the legacy of US Presidents with our unique collection. From historical memorabilia to educational insights, discover items that honor the leaders who shaped America.

18 events in this collection

July 11, 1767

Birth of John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States and son of founding father John Adams, was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. His birth came during a crucial period in American history, just nine years before the Declaration of Independence.

January 7, 1800

Birth of Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Summerhill, New York. Born to farmer parents Nathaniel Fillmore and Phoebe Millard, his humble beginnings marked the start of a journey that would lead him to the nation's highest office.

November 23, 1804

Birth of Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce, who would later become the 14th President of the United States, was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born into a politically active family, his father Benjamin Pierce was a Revolutionary War veteran and future governor of New Hampshire.

March 4, 1809

Madison's Inauguration

James Madison takes office as the fourth President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol Building, marking a significant transition in American leadership and continuing the Democratic-Republican control of the presidency.

March 4, 1825

John Quincy Adams' Presidency

John Quincy Adams ascends to the presidency of the United States on March 4, 1825, following a controversial 'corrupt bargain' election where he defeated Andrew Jackson despite receiving fewer popular votes.

February 9, 1861

Jefferson Davis Elected Confederate President

Jefferson Davis was unanimously elected as the provisional president of the Confederate States of America by the Confederate Constitutional Convention in Montgomery, Alabama, marking a crucial moment in the American Civil War.

February 18, 1861

Jefferson Davis Confederate Inauguration

On February 18, 1861, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America in Montgomery, Alabama. The ceremony took place at the Alabama State Capitol, marking the formal establishment of the Confederate government.

March 4, 1861

Lincoln's Presidential Inauguration

Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office as the 16th President of the United States during a period of intense national crisis, with seven Southern states already seceded from the Union. The inauguration marked the beginning of one of the most consequential presidencies in American history.

January 1, 1863

Emancipation Proclamation

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in Confederate states to be free. This historic executive order transformed the Civil War into a fight for human freedom and laid the groundwork for the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.

November 19, 1863

Gettysburg Address

President Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic 272-word Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, transforming a simple dedication into a powerful statement about democracy, human equality, and national purpose during the American Civil War.

April 14, 1865

Lincoln Assassination

President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The shooting occurred at 10:15 PM, and Lincoln died the following morning at 7:22 AM at the Petersen House.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States on April 15, 1865, following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The ceremony took place at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administering the oath of office.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Following Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre, Vice President Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., becoming the first Vice President to assume presidency due to assassination.

May 10, 1865

Capture of Jefferson Davis

The dramatic capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis by Union forces near Irwinville, Georgia, effectively ending the Confederate resistance and marking a pivotal moment in the American Civil War.

November 5, 1940

FDR's Third Term Victory

Franklin D. Roosevelt secured an unprecedented third presidential term victory in 1940, breaking George Washington's two-term tradition. He won with 54.7% of the popular vote and 449 electoral votes against Republican nominee Wendell Willkie during a critical period of World War II.

December 29, 1940

Arsenal of Democracy Speech

President Roosevelt's historic radio address pledging American industrial might to support Allied nations during World War II. This 37-minute fireside chat transformed U.S. foreign policy and mobilized unprecedented industrial support for the war effort.

July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act Signing

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, marking a watershed moment in American history by outlawing discrimination and segregation across public spaces, employment, and federally funded programs.

December 17, 1974

Pinochet Becomes President of Chile

General Augusto Pinochet officially became the President of Chile, consolidating his power after leading a military coup that overthrew Salvador Allende in September 1973. This marked the beginning of his 17-year dictatorship characterized by radical economic reforms and systematic political repression.