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How many us presidents served both as a representative and as a senator?
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10 presidents served both as US representatives and as senators. They were: John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson , and Richard M. Nixon .
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Which president also served as a senator and representative from the state of Tennessee?
Andrew Johnson served as a senator and representative from the state of Tennessee. He was later elected as the 17th President of the United States after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Was any president of the US both a representative and a senator?
A total of 9 US Presidents were both former US Representatives as well as former Senators. Three were elected Vice Presidents who succeeded to the Presidency, but only one (LBJ) was also elected President. Another (Andrew Johnson, became a Senator afterbeing President.James Garfield (20th President) was simultaneously a US representative, Senator-elect, and President-elect, having being appointed to a vacant US Senate seat in Ohio that he never occupied.Representatives/Senators who became PresidentAndrew Jackson - 7th President (representative and later senator from Tennessee)William H. Harrison - 9th President (representative and senator from Ohio)John Tyler * 10th President (representative and senator from Virginia who was elected Vice President and served 47 months after succeeding William Henry Harrison)Franklin Pierce - 14th President (representative and senator from New Hampshire)James Buchanan - 15th President (representative and senator from Pennsylvania)Andrew Johnson * 17th President (representative from Tennessee, elected to Senate after leaving the White House)John F. Kennedy - 35th President (representative and senator from Massachusetts)Lyndon B Johnson - 36th President (representative and senator from Texas)Richard Nixon - 37th President (representative and senator from California)
How old were both of the presidents that served during Vietnam war?
There has not been a U.S President that served in Vietnam.
Who was the only president that had a father that was also president?
There were two Presidents whose fathers were also Presidents. They were John Quincy Adams and George W. Bush, the sons of John Adams and George H.W. Bush respectively. Also, both these Presidents never served as Vice Presidents, but their fathers served so.
What were some similarities between Jacksons and Lincolns presidencies?
Lincoln and Davis were both born about the same time; both came from Kentucky; both presidents were over six feet tall; their vice presidents were under six feet tall; they both served on opposite sides of the civil war; and they also both basically alike.
Who has more power senator or representative?
The Legislative Branch, which includes both the Senate and the House.
Is Abraham Lincoln like JFK?
No because they have too many things in common
What did John Quincy Adams and John Adams do before they were presidents?
The Adams family were lawyers before and after they became presidents. Both also served as ambassadors and in other governmental posts.
What was William Henry Harrison's profession?
William Henry Harrison was a military officer and politician. He served as the ninth President of the United States in 1841, but sadly his presidency was cut short as he died after just 32 days in office. Prior to his presidency, Harrison held various positions including territorial governor, U.S. congressman, and U.S. senator.
What is the difference between a congressman and us representative?
A Representative is a Congressman and so is a Senator. They BOTH belong to Congress. Congress is the body of the TWO houses of the legislative branch. So, to answer your question there is no difference since they are the SAME person.
How long is a Georgia senator's term in office?
Both Senators and Representatives from the state of Georgia serve term lengths of two (2) years. There are no limits on the number of terms an individual may serve. Thomas Murphy served as a state representative for Georgia for over 25 years.
What did George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have in common?
They were both dedicated to their country and became the most famous of Presidents. Both were married, and both served in the military as young men. They were both born in February. Other than these and a few other facts, they were very different men.
