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Listen to Hubert Humphrey examine the power wielded by U.S. presidents Washington, Lincoln, and Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey outlines some of the most dramatic ways in which American presidents...
Listen to former vice president Hubert Humphrey examine the personalities of memorable U.S. presidents
Hubert Humphrey discusses the personalities of some of the 20th century's most memorable...
Hear former vice president Hubert Humphrey discuss checks and balances on the president of the United States
See what Hubert Humphrey has to say about how Congress, the Judiciary, and even public...
Uncover Secret Service codenames for U.S. presidents from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama
Learn the code names given to various U.S. presidents by the Secret Service.
What is the history of Presidents' Day?
Learn about the history of Presidents' Day, an American holiday that is popularly...
Study the powers granted to the head of the U.S. executive branch and how to avoid falling into a dictatorship
After losing the 1968 race, Hubert Humphrey shared his thoughts on whether American...
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Washington delivering his inaugural address
Washington Delivering His Inaugural Address April 1789, in the Old City Hall,...
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Rembrandt Peale: portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, oil on linen by Rembrandt Peale, 1805; in the New-York Historical...
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George W. Bush at the World Trade Center
U.S. Pres. George W. Bush addressing a crowd as he stands on rubble at the World...
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Bill Clinton and Al Gore
Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton (right) and his running mate, Al Gore,...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon at the 1956 Republican convention
Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) and Richard M. Nixon after being renominated at the 1956...
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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
Barack and Michelle Obama waving to the crowd gathered at the Lincoln Memorial during...
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Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden debating in 2020
Bernie Sanders (left) speaking as Joe Biden raises his hand during a Democratic presidential...
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Donald Trump campaigning in 2016
Donald Trump at a rally in Akron, Ohio, August 2016.
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Gilbert Stuart: portrait of George Washington
George Washington, oil painting by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1803; in the White House. The...
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John Adams
John Adams, oil on canvas by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1800–15; in the National Gallery...
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Asher B. Durand: portrait of James Madison
James Madison, detail of an oil painting by Asher B. Durand, 1833; in the collection...
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James Monroe
James Monroe, oil sketch by E.O. Sully, 1836, after a contemporary portrait by Thomas...
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Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson, oil on canvas by Asher B. Durand, c. 1800; in the collection of the...
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Harrison, William Henry
William Henry Harrison, detail of an oil painting by Abel Nichols; in the Peabody...
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John Tyler, oil painting by Hart, c. 1841–45; in the Library of Virginia, Richmond,...
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James K. Polk
James K. Polk, daguerreotype by Mathew Brady, 1849.
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Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor, daguerreotype by Mathew B. Brady.
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Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, photograph by George Prince, 1888.
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William McKinley
William McKinley.
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American presidential election, 1789
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1789.
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U.S. presidential election, 1792
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1792.
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U.S. presidential election, 1796
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1796.
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U.S. presidential election, 1800
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1800.
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U.S. presidential election, 1804
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1804.
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U.S. presidential election, 1808
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1808.
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U.S. presidential election, 1812
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1812.
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U.S. presidential election, 1816
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1816.
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U.S. presidential election, 1820
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1820.
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U.S. presidential election, 1824
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1824.
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U.S. presidential election, 1828
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1828.
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U.S. presidential election, 1832
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1832.
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U.S. presidential election, 1836
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1836.
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U.S. presidential election, 1840
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1840.
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U.S. presidential election, 1844
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1844.
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U.S. presidential election, 1848
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1848.
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U.S. presidential election, 1852
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1852.
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U.S. presidential election, 1856
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1856.
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U.S. presidential election, 1860
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1860.
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U.S. presidential election, 1864
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1864.
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U.S. presidential election, 1868
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1868.
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U.S. presidential election, 1872
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1872.
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U.S. presidential election, 1876
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1876.
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U.S. presidential election, 1880
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1880.
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U.S. presidential election, 1884
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1884.
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U.S. presidential election, 1888
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1888.
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U.S. presidential election, 1892
Results of the presidential election of 1892.
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U.S. presidential election, 1896
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1896.
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U.S. presidential election, 1900
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1900.
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U.S. presidential election, 1904
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1904.
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U.S. presidential election of 1908
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1908.
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U.S. presidential election, 1912
Results of the U.S. election of 1912.
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U.S. presidential election, 1916
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1916.
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U.S. presidential election, 1920
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1920.
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U.S. presidential election, 1924
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1924.
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U.S. presidential election, 1928
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1928.
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U.S. presidential election, 1932
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1932.
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U.S. presidential election, 1936
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1936.
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U.S. presidential election, 1940
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1940.
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U.S. presidential election, 1944
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1944.
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U.S. presidential election, 1948
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1948.
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U.S. presidential election, 1952
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1952.
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U.S. presidential election, 1956
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1956.
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U.S. presidential election, 1960
Results of the U.S presidential election of 1960.
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U.S. presidential election, 1964
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1964.
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U.S. presidential election, 1968
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1968.
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U.S. presidential election, 1972
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1972.
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U.S. presidential election, 1976
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1976.
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U.S. presidential election, 1980
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1980.
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U.S. presidential election, 1984
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1984.
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U.S. presidential election, 1988
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1988.
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U.S. presidential election, 1992
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1992.
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U.S. presidential election, 1996
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 1996.
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U.S. presidential election, 2000
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 2000.
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U.S. presidential election, 2004
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 2004.
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U.S. presidential election, 2008
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 2008.
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U.S. presidential election, 2012
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 2012.
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U.S. presidential election, 2016
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 2016.
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U.S. presidential election, 2020
Results of the U.S. presidential election of 2020.
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American presidential election, 1896
Results of the American presidential election, 1896
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American presidential election, 1900
Results of the American presidential election, 1900
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American presidential election, 1908
Results of the American presidential election, 1908
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American presidential election, 1948
Results of the American presidential election, 1948.
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American presidential election, 1960
Results of the American presidential election, 1960. Sources: Electoral and popular...
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American presidential election, 1964
Results of the American presidential election, 1964. Sources: Electoral and popular...
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American presidential election, 1968
Results of the American presidential election, 1968. Sources: Electoral and popular...
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American presidential election, 1972
Results of the American presidential election, 1972. Sources: Electoral and popular...
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American presidential election, 1976
Results of the American presidential election, 1976. Source: Office of the Clerk...
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American presidential election, 1980
Results of the American presidential election, 1980. Sources: Electoral and popular...
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Interactives
U.S. presidential elections
Interactive map showing the results of U.S. presidential elections from 1789 to 2008.
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