Complete List of All U.S. Presidents: From George Washington to Donald Trump

 

From George Washington to Donald Trump, the U.S. presidency has shaped America’s history — a complete list of all 47 presidents (1789–2025).

The United States of America has had a rich political history shaped by visionary leaders, challenges, and defining moments. Since 1789, when George Washington became the first President, the U.S. has seen different men rise to the highest office, each leaving their mark on the nation. Whether through war, peace, reform, or economic struggles, the story of America is told through its Presidents. Below is a complete list of all the U.S. Presidents in chronological order, along with the years they served.

LIST OF U.S. PRESIDENTS

1. George Washington (1789–1797) – First President, set the standard for future leaders.
2. John Adams (1797–1801) – Second President, key figure in independence.
3. Thomas Jefferson (1801–1809) – Drafted the Declaration of Independence.
4. James Madison (1809–1817) – Known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
5. James Monroe (1817–1825) – Monroe Doctrine shaped U.S. foreign policy.
6. John Quincy Adams (1825–1829) – Advocated modern infrastructure.
7. Andrew Jackson (1829–1837) – “People’s President,” expanded democracy.
8. Martin Van Buren (1837–1841) – Faced economic challenges (Panic of 1837).
9. William Henry Harrison (1841) – Shortest presidency (died after one month).
10. John Tyler (1841–1845) – First VP to become President after a death.
11. James K. Polk (1845–1849) – Expanded U.S. territory significantly.
12. Zachary Taylor (1849–1850) – Died in office after only 16 months.
13. Millard Fillmore (1850–1853) – Signed the Compromise of 1850.
14. Franklin Pierce (1853–1857) – Struggled with slavery tensions.
15. James Buchanan (1857–1861) – His inaction worsened pre‑Civil War crisis.
16. Abraham Lincoln (1861–1865) – Led the Union through the Civil War, abolished slavery.
17. Andrew Johnson (1865–1869) – Faced impeachment after Lincoln’s assassination.
18. Ulysses S. Grant (1869–1877) – Civil War general, fought Reconstruction corruption.
19. Rutherford B. Hayes (1877–1881) – Ended Reconstruction.
20. James A. Garfield (1881) – Assassinated after a few months in office.
21. Chester A. Arthur (1881–1885) – Advocated civil service reform.
22. Grover Cleveland (1885–1889) – Only President to serve two non‑consecutive terms.
23. Benjamin Harrison (1889–1893) – Grandson of William Henry Harrison.
24. Grover Cleveland (1893–1897) – Returned for his second, non‑consecutive term.
25. William McKinley (1897–1901) – Assassinated, led during Spanish‑American War.
26. Theodore Roosevelt (1901–1909) – Progressive reforms, conservationist.
27. William Howard Taft (1909–1913) – Later became Chief Justice.
28. Woodrow Wilson (1913–1921) – Led during WWI, proposed League of Nations.
29. Warren G. Harding (1921–1923) – Scandals overshadowed his presidency.
30. Calvin Coolidge (1923–1929) – Pro‑business “Silent Cal.”
31. Herbert Hoover (1929–1933) – Great Depression started under his watch.
32. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933–1945) – Longest‑serving President (4 terms), led U.S. through Depression & WWII.
33. Harry S. Truman (1945–1953) – Ordered use of atomic bombs, began Cold War policy.
34. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953–1961) – WWII general, expanded highways.
35. John F. Kennedy (1961–1963) – Assassinated; remembered for inspiring speeches.
36. Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–1969) – Civil Rights Act, Vietnam War escalation.
37. Richard Nixon (1969–1974) – Resigned after Watergate scandal.
38. Gerald Ford (1974–1977) – First unelected President (after Nixon’s resignation).
39. Jimmy Carter (1977–1981) – Advocated human rights.
40. Ronald Reagan (1981–1989) – Conservative icon, ended Cold War.
41. George H. W. Bush (1989–1993) – Led during Gulf War.
42. Bill Clinton (1993–2001) – Strong economy, impeached but acquitted.
43. George W. Bush (2001–2009) – President during 9/11, led Iraq/Afghanistan wars.
44. Barack Obama (2009–2017) – First African‑American President, Affordable Care Act.
45. Donald Trump (2017–2021) – Businessman, impeached twice but acquitted.
46. Joe Biden (2021–2025) – Focused on unity, recovery, and international relations.
47. Donald Trump (2025–Present) – Returned for a historic second, non‑consecutive term (only the second U.S. president ever to do so, after Grover Cleveland).

Key Facts to Remember:

47th President: Donald J. Trump (second non-consecutive term)

His inauguration took place on January 20, 2025

🇺🇸 Why Trump is the 47th President

Role Details

Donald Trump Served from August 2017 – January 2021 and was re-elected in November 2024, inaugurated as the 47th president on January 20, 2025 .

His re-election marked a dramatic political comeback and a rare non-consecutive presidency .

He was sworn in internally at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to extreme weather and signed numerous executive orders early in his term.

CONCLUSION 

From George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump’s return in 2025, the presidency of the United States has been a journey shaped by leadership, conflict, reform, and resilience. Each president has influenced the nation’s direction, whether through war, economic challenges, or moments of unity.

In January 2025, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, making history as only the second president to serve non‑consecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland. His return to the White House underscored the ever‑changing nature of American politics and the power of democracy to give leaders a second chance.