Being the President of the United States is a tough job. This informative book tells the reader what it takes to be president, while delving into how our past presidents have stayed true to themselves, and their unique personalities while in office.
So You Want to Be President Activities - President History Timeline
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WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Presidents from 1900-1920
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
(1897-1901)-Born Niles, Ohio, 1843-Died 1901. William McKinley was assassinated after the United States acquired overseas territory by winning the Spanish-American War.
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
(1901-1909)-Born in New York, NY, 1858-Died 1919. Under Theodore Roosevelt the United States became a world power while new laws at home bettered American lives.
WOODROW WILSON
(1909-1913)-Born Cincinnati, Ohio, 1857-Died 1930. Taft was the only President who later served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(1913-1921)-Born Blooming Grove, Ohio, 1865-Died 1924. After the Allied victory in World War I, Woodrow Wilson lost his health while trying to gain support for the League of Nations.