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Presidents of the United States

What does the president do?
The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, as well as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of laws created by Congress.

Open Ended

Which president of the United States do you think was the most influential?

George Washington
February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799

What president was George Washington?
He was the very 1st president, serving from 1789-1797.

Major Achievements:

• Led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War.

• Helped convince the states to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
  

Facts:
- He's the only U.S. president to not live in the White House.
- George Washington had no biological children.

Multiple Choice

Which president was the only one to not live in the White House?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Woodrow Wilson

Thomas Jefferson
April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826

What president was Thomas Jefferson?
He was the 3rd president, serving from 1801-1809.

Major Achievements:

• Was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

• Founded the University of Virginia.
  

Facts:
- He is acknowledged as the one who introduced french fries to America.
- Thomas Jefferson is on the $2 bill.

Draw

Draw a $2 bill.

Abraham Lincoln
February 12, 1809- April 15, 1865

What president was Abraham Lincoln?
He was the 16th president, serving from 1861-1865.

Major Achievements:

• Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

• Managed the struggles between the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War.
  

Facts:
- He is 6'4" which makes him the tallest president.
- Abraham Lincoln is in the wrestling hall of fame.

Word Cloud

Abraham Lincoln was good at what sport?

Franklin D. Roosevelt
January 30, 1882- April 12, 1945

What president was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
He was the 32nd president, serving from 1933-1945.

Major Achievements:

• Created a plan called the New Deal to help the country during the Great Depression.

• Helped lead the United States through World War II.
  

Facts:
- He is the only president who served more than 2 terms.
-He was diagnosed with Polio which left him paralyzed.

Multiple Choice

Which war happened while FDR was president?

• Vietnam War

• World War I

• Revolutionary War

• World War II

John F. Kennedy
May 29, 1917- November 22, 1963

What president was John F. Kennedy?
He was the 35th president, serving from 1961-1963.

Major Achievements:

• He established the Peace Corps

• Helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis(closest to nuclear conflict)
  

Facts:
- He served in the United States Navy.
-He donated his presidential salary to charity.

Multiple Choice

What branch of the military did JFK serve in?

• Army

• Coast Guard

• Navy

• Marine Corps

Match

Match the fact with the president!

• Is on the $2 bill

• Served more than 2 terms as president

• Had no biological children

• In the wrestling hall of fame

• Donated presidential salary to charity

Thomas Jefferson

Franklin D. Roosevelt

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

Poll

Which president do you think was the most influential?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

Thank You!!!!!