Historic BiosThese are blog posts with bios and frequently asked questions about the presidents of the United States from history. These posts will discuss the presidents‘ accomplishments, legacy, and impact on the country.
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the first child of Augustine Washington and his wife Mary Ball Washington. Washington grew up in a family of landed gentry. His father died when George was 11 years old, and his half-brother Lawrence became a surrogate father figure for him. Washington attended […]
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. His father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., was a successful businessman and philanthropist. His mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, was a Southern belle. Roosevelt had an older sister, Anna, and a younger brother, Elliott. As a child, Roosevelt was sickly and asthmatic. He was home-schooled by […]