Who was the president before Barack?
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| President | Previous 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | George H. W. Bush | Vice President |
| 42 | Bill Clinton | State governor |
| 43 | George W. Bush | State governor |
| 44 | Barack Obama | U.S. senator |
Who were the first 5 presidents in order?
The first five presidents were, in order, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
Who were all the presidents in order?
George Washington (1789–1797)
Who ran against Obama?
2012 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | Mitt Romney |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Paul Ryan |
| Electoral vote | 332 | 206 |
Who was the real first President?
On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
Who was the 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.
Who was the 1st female president?
The first woman elected president of a country was Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland, who won the 1980 presidential election as well as three later elections, to become the longest-serving non-hereditary female head of state in history (16 years and 0 days in office).