[5] [6] Since the office was established in 1789, 45 men have served in 47 presidencies; the discrepancy arises from two individuals elected to non-consecutive terms: Grover Cleveland is counted as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, while Donald Trump is counted as the 45th and 47th president.

John Adams (1797-1801): John Adams served as the vice president to George Washington before going on to become the second president of the United States of America. Later his son, John Quincy Adams was also president.

Jan 14, 2025 · The president is elected to a four-year term via an electoral college system. Since the Twenty-second Amendment was adopted in 1951, the American presidency has been limited to a maximum of two terms. Click on a president below to learn more about each presidency through an interactive timeline.

Flag of the President of the United States See the main article: President of the United States This is a list of men who served as the president of the United States.

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John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain.

The presidency of John Adams, began on March 4, 1797, when John Adams was inaugurated as the second President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1801. Adams, who had served as vice president under George Washington, took office as president after winning the 1796 presidential election.

Jan 18, 2025 · John Adams was the first vice president (1789–97) and second president (1797–1801) of the United States. He was an early advocate of American independence and a major figure in the Continental Congress. He was regarded as one of the most significant statesmen of the revolutionary era.

Oct 18, 2024 · John Adams was a Founding Father, America's First Ambassador to the Court of St. James and the Second President of the United States. He was also the first Vice President, serving two terms under George Washington.

Jan 30, 2025 · The Presidency of John Adams was from March 4, 1797–March 3, 1801. He was elected as the Second President of the United States in 1796. He ran for a second term in 1800, but was unsuccessful, losing to Thomas Jefferson.