From Past to President

The seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson sought to be the representative of the common man in office. After serving as a general during the War of 1812, Jackson was considered a national hero and had earned the nickname "Old Hickory." But before Jackson joined the military, he was an orphan from South Carolina. Through this book's exploration of Andrew Jackson, readers discover how Jackson went from skipping classes and starting fights to leading the United States.

Even amongst the founding fathers Thomas Jefferson's legacy is unmatched! He was not only the third president of the United States, but also the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He believed strongly in freedom and the importance of education. But before he became a founder of democracy in America, he was a young man navigating life without a father in Virginia. Discover how Jefferson's passion for learning in his youth guided him through his eventual role as a leader.

How does a man go from not wanting a roll in leadership to leading a new nation? Why was George Washington elected to the position of the first president of the United States? Long before George Washington took his place even as a military leader, he lived a very busy life. Find out what George Washington's life was like when he was a young man living in rural Virginia and how it helped to be a start for his military and early political career.

Abraham Lincoln led the United States during one of the most tumultuous parts of the young nation's union: the Civil War. But before he took office, Abraham Lincoln was just another lawyer dressed in a large hat. Discover how this man went from a one-room log cabin to a seat in the Oval Office and the struggles that he faced there. The places he lived and the people he loved are all chronicled in this deep dive into President Lincoln's life before he became president.

The only president to serve more than two terms, President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. But before President Roosevelt took his place as the thirty-second president, he was part of a wealthy family in New York. He followed his distant cousin, Teddy Roosevelt, into politics and hoped of becoming president as well. Through this book's exploration of President Roosevelt, readers discover how his life and background guided him into the role of president.

Each of the founding fathers has a unique story to tell, and John Adams' story is no different! As the second president, John Adams had a lot of work to do for the young country. But before he ever joined politics, he was a young man who skipped school to hunt and fish. Through this book's inside look at President Adam, readers discover who he was and how his early life primed him for his later role. From his early days north of Boston, to his time as a lawyer, readers explore the life of John Adams and learn who he really was.