Biographies of Early Presidents

A biography is a true story about someone’s life. Below, explore biographies of the first seven presidents.

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1. George Washington

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Washington on the Miller Center Website.

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2. John Adams

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Adams on the Miller Center Website.

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3. Thomas Jefferson

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Jefferson on the Miller Center Website.

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4. James Madison

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Madison on the Miller Center Website.

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5. James Monroe

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Monroe on the Miller Center Website.

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6. John Quincy Adams

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Adams on the Miller Center Website.

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7. Andrew Jackson

Watch 60-Second biography video:

Read biography article #1 (The White House).

Read biography article #2 (The American Experience).

Need additional information? Read more about Jackson on the Miller Center Website.