First look at America's presidents

A brief biography of Grover Cleveland, who went from New York governer to president of the United States, serving two nonconsecutive terms.

A brief biography of Lyndon B. Johnson, who became the thirty-sixth president of the United States.

A brief biography of Harry S. Truman, who became the thirty-third president of the the United States.

A brief biography of William McKinley, who went from Union soldier to Ohio governer to president of the United States.

A brief biography of James K. Polk, who expanded the United States to the Pacific Coast.

A brief biography of Ronald Reagan, who went from an actor to California governer to president of the United States.

A brief biography of Woodrow Wilson, who went from a university president to president of the United States.

Read about Jackson's difficult childhood, his military victories during the War of 1812, and his two terms as president.

Which president planned one of the largest military attacks in history? Dwight D. Eisenhower! He helped the United States win World War II. Then, as president, Eisenhower built highways all across the country.

Read about Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as his early life, his ideas for shaping a new government, and his two terms as president.