It was during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt that American politics became more about a president-centered government. Roosevelt was president from 1933 to 1945.
President Andrew Jackson restricted African American rights during reconstruction. Blacks were excluded from southern politics. Radical Reconstruction occurred from 1867 to 1877
He was president during the Cold War.
The enduring legacy of Bill Clinton in American politics is likely to be one of negativities relating to the controversy that took place during his time in the Oval Office. But it is important to recognize the positive aspects of BIll Clinton's time in American politics. For example, he is the last president to leave office with a balanced budget.
He had already been involved in politics during the Wilson administration. He decided to pursue his political career despite his illness.
During the great depression
President William McKinley was the President during the Spanish American War. Theodore Roosevelt actually served in the military during the war.
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Barack Obama became interested in politics during his time at Harvard Law School in the 1980s. He served as the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, which catapulted him into the national spotlight and solidified his passion for public service and politics.
Aaron Burr (1756-1836) Aaron Burr was vice president during Thomas Jefferson's first term.
William McKinley was president during the Spanish American War.
George Washington (1st President), James Monroe (5th) and Andrew Jackson (7th) were in the Army during the Revolution. John Adams (2nd), Thomas Jefferson (3rd) and James Madison (4th) were in politics while the war was going on.