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Who has been President since 1973?
Presidents & VPs / Sessions of Congress
| No. | President | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| 37. | Richard M. Nixon | Jan. 20, 1969–Dec. 6, 1973 |
| Richard M. Nixon 12 | Dec. 6, 1973–Aug. 9, 1974 | |
| 38. | Gerald R. Ford | Aug. 9, 1974–Dec. 19, 1974 |
| Gerald R. Ford | Dec. 19, 1974–Jan. 20, 1977 |
Who are the presidents in order?
George Washington (1789-1797)
Who ran for President in 1974?
Democrat Jimmy Carter of Georgia defeated incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford from Michigan by a narrow victory of 297 electoral college votes to Ford’s 240.
Who was President before Obama?
List
| President | Previous 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | George H. W. Bush | Federal office |
| 42 | Bill Clinton | — |
| 43 | George W. Bush | Military |
| 44 | Barack Obama | Academic |
Who was America 2nd President?
John Adams
John Adams, a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801), after serving as the first Vice President under President George Washington. Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was more remarkable as a political philosopher than as a politician.
Who was our youngest President?
The youngest person to assume the presidency was Theodore Roosevelt, who, at the age of 42, succeeded to the office after the assassination of William McKinley. The youngest to become president by election was John F. Kennedy, who was inaugurated at age 43.
Who is the richest President?
The richest president in history is believed to be Donald Trump, who is often considered the first billionaire president….List of presidents by peak net worth.
| Name | Donald Trump |
|---|---|
| Net worth (millions of 2016 US$) | 3,100 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Years in office | 2017–2021 |
| Lifespan | born 1946 |
Who ran against Obama in his first term?
He went on to face Senator John McCain from Arizona as the Republican nominee, defeating him with 365 electoral votes to McCain’s 173.
Who is the real first president of the United States?
John Hanson
In November 1781, John Hanson became the first President of the United States in Congress Assembled, under the Articles of Confederation.