Browse Articles in "U.S. Presidents" As I set out to list the presidents with some commentary, I was all too aware that this had been done too many times to count. So, I wanted to be a little bit different, looking for things others had not focused upon. How old were these men when they entered the most powerful office in the world? How long did they live after leaving? What form did death take? Are there patterns to any of this? Summaries are found at the end. * The asterisk simply represents normal Inaugural Day for entering and leaving office. This would be the 4th of March until the end of Harry S. Truman’s 2nd term; exceptions are noted. From Eisenhower to the present that date has been the 20th of January. James Madison
James Madison, entered office at the age of 58 and served 2 terms: 1809-1817. Demo-Rep. He lived from 16 March 1751 till 28 June 1836 Cause of death not yet found.
Madison was fond of being told how much he looked like George Washington, (maybe that explains the “stern” look in this painting) So much so that he even dressed like the iconic hero—long after silk stockings and pigtails had gone out of fashion. James ... Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, Entered our highest office at 57and served 2 terms: 1801-1809 . “Democratic- Republican” (modern Democrat) Lived from 13.Apr.1743 to July 4, 1826 .
Jefferson was what many would call a “Renaissance Man.” A man of many roles and talents, he was an architect, engineer, surveyor, inventor, lawyer, philosopher and writer. He was an avid student of the great European philosophers of the Age of Reason, one of many historical periods during which all conventional ... John Adams
John Adams, 61 entering office, 1 term from March 4th, 1797- March 4th 1801. Political Party—Federalist. Lived October 30, 1735 to July 4, 1826 .
A strong testament to Adam’s skill as a lawyer is that he reluctantly defended the British soldiers charged with murder in the case of the Boston Massacre of 1770 at a time when he was already on record for condemning British interference in American civil ... George Washington, Our First President
George Washington, [57 entering office] 2 terms, from 30 Apr 1789—* 1797. No Party though often labeled a Federalist. Lived 22.Feb.1732-14.Dec.1799 [died at 67; 2-1/2 yrs after office] Pneumonia.
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