Quiz: Can You Name Every President of the United States?

We have had 45 presidents serve as President of the United States since the USA was founded.  Answer the Quiz of United States Presidents.
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Since the founding of the United States, a total of 45 individuals have served as President of the United States. Curious to test your knowledge of these remarkable leaders? Take a shot at our Presidential quiz and see if you can identify each President!

1. 1st President of the United States of America. He served from 1789-1797.

1st President of the United States of America.  He served from 1789-1797.

2. Served as President from 1797-1801. My Vice President was Thomas Jefferson.

Served as President from 1797-1801.  My Vice President was Thomas Jefferson.

3. Served a for eight years from 1801 to 1809. He was also known for being the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Served a for eight years from 1801 to 1809.  He was also known for being the author of the Declaration of Independence.

4. 4th President of the United States and in later years, he was referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.” Served from 1809-1817.

4th President of the United States and in later years, he was referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.”  Served from 1809-1817.

5. Served from 1817 to 1825. He oversaw major westward expansion as President of the United States.

Served from 1817 to 1825.  He oversaw major westward expansion as President of the United States.

6. He fought against the expansion of slavery in his presidential years 1825 to 1829. He was also the son of a former president.

He fought against the expansion of slavery in his presidential years 1825 to 1829.  He was also the son of a former president.

7. He was the founder of the Democratic Party. He was the President who had signed the Controversial Indian Removal Act in 1830 in which started the Trail of Tears. Served in office from 1829 to 1837.

He was the founder of the Democratic Party.  He was the President who had signed the Controversial Indian Removal Act in 1830 in which started the Trail of Tears.  Served in office from 1829 to 1837.

8. He became known for being a shrewd politician. He earned the nicknames “Little Magician“ and the “Red Fox“ for his cunning politics. He was unable to get elected to a second term as president. Served from 1837-1841.

He became known for being a shrewd politician. He earned the nicknames “Little Magician“ and the “Red Fox“ for his cunning politics. He was unable to get elected to a second term as president.  Served from 1837-1841.

9. The 9th President of the United States. He is best known for dying of either typhoid, pneumonia, or paratyphoid fever 31 days into his term, becoming the first president to die in office and the shortest-serving president in U.S. history.

The 9th President of the United States.  He is best known for dying of either typhoid, pneumonia, or paratyphoid fever 31 days into his term, becoming the first president to die in office and the shortest-serving president in U.S. history.

10. He was the tenth president of the United States from 1841 to 1845 after briefly serving as the tenth vice president in 1841.

He was the tenth president of the United States from 1841 to 1845 after briefly serving as the tenth vice president in 1841.

11. He was the 11th president of the United States, known for his territorial expansion of the nation chiefly through the Mexican-American War.

He was the 11th president of the United States, known for his territorial expansion of the nation chiefly through the Mexican-American War.

12. He was the 12th president of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. He previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rose to the rank of major general and became a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican–American War.

He was the 12th president of the United States, serving from March 1849 until his death in July 1850. He previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rose to the rank of major general and became a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican–American War.

13. He is best known for assuming the presidency after the death of Zachary Taylor, becoming the 13th U.S. president. He was president from 1850 -1853.

He is best known for assuming the presidency after the death of Zachary Taylor, becoming the 13th U.S. president.  He was president from 1850 -1853.

14. He was the 14th president of the United States, a northern Democrat who saw the abolitionist movement as a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation.

He was the 14th president of the United States, a northern Democrat who saw the abolitionist movement as a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation.

15. He is most famous for being the last president before the start of the Civil War. Although he tried to prevent war, many of his policies ended up dividing the Union even further. He was the 15th U.S. President.

He is most famous for being the last president before the start of the Civil War. Although he tried to prevent war, many of his policies ended up dividing the Union even further.  He was the 15th U.S. President.

16. He was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. He led the nation through the American Civil War and the first Republican president.

He was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. He led the nation through the American Civil War and the first Republican president.

17. He (1808-1875), the 17th U.S. president, assumed office after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). ... A Democrat, he championed populist measures and supported states’ rights. During the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865), Johnson was the only Southern senator to remain loyal to the Union.

He (1808-1875), the 17th U.S. president, assumed office after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). ... A Democrat, he championed populist measures and supported states’ rights. During the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865), Johnson was the only Southern senator to remain loyal to the Union.

18. In 1865, as commanding general, he led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. As an American hero, he was later elected the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877), working to implement Congressional Reconstruction and to remove the vestiges of slavery.

In 1865, as commanding general, he led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. As an American hero, he was later elected the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877), working to implement Congressional Reconstruction and to remove the vestiges of slavery.

19. As the 19th President of the United States (1877-1881), he oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War.

As the 19th President of the United States (1877-1881), he oversaw the end of Reconstruction, began the efforts that led to civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War.

20. He entered politics as a Republican in 1857. He served as a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1859 to 1861. He opposed Confederate secession, served as a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and fought in the battles of Middle Creek, Shiloh, and Chickamauga. He was fatally shot at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. ... His assassin was Charles J. Guiteau.

He entered politics as a Republican in 1857. He served as a member of the Ohio State Senate from 1859 to 1861. He opposed Confederate secession, served as a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and fought in the battles of Middle Creek, Shiloh, and Chickamauga.  He was fatally shot at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. ... His assassin was Charles J. Guiteau.

21. He, known as the most forgotten President, was an American attorney and politician who served as the 21st president of the United States from 1881 to 1885. Previously the 20th vice president, he succeeded to the presidency upon the death of President James A. Garfield in 1881, two months after Garfield was shot by an assassin.

He, known as the most forgotten President, was an American attorney and politician who served as the 21st president of the United States from 1881 to 1885. Previously the 20th vice president, he succeeded to the presidency upon the death of President James A. Garfield in 1881, two months after Garfield was shot by an assassin.

22. He was an American politician and lawyer who was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.

He was an American politician and lawyer who was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.

23. He was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was a grandson of the ninth president creating the only grandfather–grandson duo to have held the office.

He was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was a grandson of the ninth president creating the only grandfather–grandson duo to have held the office.

24. He was an American politician and lawyer who was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.

He was an American politician and lawyer who was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, the only president in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office.

25. During his presidency, he led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and kept the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of the expansionary monetary policy of free silver. He was assassinated in 1901.

During his presidency, he led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and kept the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of the expansionary monetary policy of free silver.  He was assassinated in 1901.

26. He remains the youngest person to become President of the United States. He was a leader of the progressive movement, and he championed his “Square Deal“ domestic policies, promising the average citizen fairness, breaking of trusts, regulation of railroads, and pure food and drugs. He served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909.

He remains the youngest person to become President of the United States.  He was a leader of the progressive movement, and he championed his “Square Deal“ domestic policies, promising the average citizen fairness, breaking of trusts, regulation of railroads, and pure food and drugs.  He served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909.

27. He was the 27th president of the United States and the tenth Chief Justice of the United States, the only person to have held both offices. Presidential term: March 4, 1909 – March 4, 1913

He was the 27th president of the United States and the tenth Chief Justice of the United States, the only person to have held both offices.  Presidential term: March 4, 1909 – March 4, 1913

28. He, a leader of the Progressive Movement, was the 28th President of the United States (1913-1921). After a policy of neutrality at the outbreak of World War I, he led America into war in order to “make the world safe for democracy.”

He, a leader of the Progressive Movement, was the 28th President of the United States (1913-1921). After a policy of neutrality at the outbreak of World War I, he led America into war in order to “make the world safe for democracy.”

29. He was the 29th president of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923. Though his term in office was fraught with scandal, including Teapot Dome, he embraced technology and was sensitive to the plights of minorities and women.

He was the 29th president of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923. Though his term in office was fraught with scandal, including Teapot Dome, he embraced technology and was sensitive to the plights of minorities and women.

30. He was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from New England, born in Vermont, he worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of Massachusetts.

He was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from New England, born in Vermont, he worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of Massachusetts.

31. He was an American politician, businessman, and engineer, who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, he held office during the onset of the Great Depression.

He was an American politician, businessman, and engineer, who served as the 31st president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Republican Party, he held office during the onset of the Great Depression.

32. He, often referred to by his initials, was an American politician who served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms.elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms. elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms. He was elected to four terms and remains the only president to have served more than 2 terms.

He, often referred to by his initials, was an American politician who served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945.  elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms.elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms.  elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms.  He was elected to four terms and remains the only president to have served more than 2 terms.

33. He was the 33rd president of the United States from 1945 to 1953, succeeding upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt after serving as the 34th vice president. He implemented the Marshall Plan to rebuild the economy of Western Europe, and established NATO.

He was the 33rd president of the United States from 1945 to 1953, succeeding upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt after serving as the 34th vice president. He implemented the Marshall Plan to rebuild the economy of Western Europe, and established NATO.

34. He was an American politician and soldier who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he became a five-star general in the Army and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe.

He was an American politician and soldier who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he became a five-star general in the Army and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe.

35. He, often referred to by his initials, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963.

He, often referred to by his initials, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963.

36. He, often referred to by his initials, was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Formerly the 37th Vice President of the United States from 1961 to 1963, he assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

He, often referred to by his initials, was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Formerly the 37th Vice President of the United States from 1961 to 1963, he assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

37. He was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961, having risen to national prominence as a representative and senator from California.

He was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961, having risen to national prominence as a representative and senator from California.

38. He was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from August 1974 to January 1977. Before his accession to the presidency, Ford served as the 40th vice president of the United States from December 1973 to August 1974. He took office on August 9, 1974, following the resignation of President Richard Nixon

He was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from August 1974 to January 1977. Before his accession to the presidency, Ford served as the 40th vice president of the United States from December 1973 to August 1974.  He took office on August 9, 1974, following the resignation of President Richard Nixon

39. He is an American politician, philanthropist, and former farmer who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a Georgia State Senator from 1963 to 1967 and as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975.

He is an American politician, philanthropist, and former farmer who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a Georgia State Senator from 1963 to 1967 and as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975.

40. He was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency, he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975.

He was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency, he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975.

41. He was an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

He was an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who served as the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

42. He is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Prior to his presidency, he served as governor of Arkansas and as attorney general of Arkansas.

He is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Prior to his presidency, he served as governor of Arkansas and as attorney general of Arkansas.

43. He is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. His father was the 41st President of the USA.

He is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he had previously served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.  His father was the 41st President of the USA.

44. He is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States.

He is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States.

45. He is the 45th and current president of the United States. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality.

He is the 45th and current president of the United States. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality.