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How many presidents were veterans in wars and which wars did they fight in?
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∙ 15y ago
I don't have them all, but I know for sure:
George Washington - American Revolution
Andrew Jackson - 1812
Zachary Taylor - 1812
Ulysses Grant - Civil War
Theodore Roosevelt - Spanish American War
Dwight D. Eisenhower - WWII
John F. Kennedy- WWII
James Earl Carter
George H.W. Bush - WWII
George W. Bush all of them (Presidents and Vice Presidents): John F Kennedy
Dwight D Eisenhower
George Bush Sr.
George W Bush
George Washington
Zachary Taylor
Teddy Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
William Harrison
James Garfield
Rutherford B Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
Franklin Pierce
Chester A Arthur
Andrew Johnson
James Madison
James Polk
James Monroe
Lyndon B Johnson
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
John Tyler
Abe Lincoln
James Filmore
James Buchanan
Ulysses S Grant
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Harry Truman
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter info above form http://www.kidsthankavet.com/?path=famous
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How many presidents acquired land by war?
Two. Polk acquired the Southwest by war with Mexico. McKinley acquired Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines by war with Spain. Monroe acquired Florida from Sain by military force, but war was never declared. In addition, virtually every 19C President acquired land as a result of Indian wars.
Why were peasants important?
Most of the people are or were peasants. Peasants do the work, maintain the population, fight the wars and keep the economy running.
How did Washington influence the role of future presidents?
The way George Washington primarily effected the united states was acually at the end of his second term, when he displayed that a peaceful change of power from one president to the next was possible. In his farewell address, he emphasized that we should stay out of wars in Europe, and that it is not our place to fight wars there.
How many wars did George Washington fight?
George Washington was in two wars. The French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. He was only a field grade officer during the French and Indian War. He tried to become an officer in the British Army. However, he got denied. Then when America started to pull away from Britian, George Washington declared his alligence to America and its cause. The people declared him the commanding general of the Continental Army. He then went on to fight and lead the army in the Revolutionary War.
What wars did horatio gates fight in?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Gates Wikipedia gives a detailed description of the wars won and lost. However he took credit for the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga (Benedict Arnold, who led the attack, was finally forced from the field when he was shot in the leg)[1] and was blamed for the defeat at the Battle of Camden.
Why don't presidents fight the wars?
Presidents can fight in wars, but they can't fight while in office.
Names of some presidents who were veterans and who fought in wars?
some veterans that served in the war is john f Kennedy
What are some reasons you honor veterans?
to show respect to the veterans who help fight in wars
How many groups of veterans are there?
3, the veterans of foreign wars, the American legion, and the disabled American veterans
How many presidents start wars?
None
How many veterans die during wars?
Veterans are soldiers that made it through wars...how old are you and who the hell let you on the computer? Furthermore, who let you out of your cage?!
How Many Veterans Do you Honor in the US?
All veterans of all wars are honored on US Veteran's Day.
How did the Korean war impact presidents?
Commanders in Chiefs had to fight LIMITED WARS in the age of atomic weapons. Gone were the days of declared TOTAL WARS.
How did veterans get started?
Veterans were started by Wars.
Were veterans forced to fight in the wars?
Veterans are reclassified upon discharge from the service. They are classified as "veterans." Only in extreme cases can veterans be recalled to active duty. Most veterans would gladly serve their country again, it would bring back friendships, adventures, and travelling memories.
Why did veterans start?
To celebrate all the Veterans that died in the wars and how all Veterans served for their country.
Is Veterans Day celebrating veterans in all wars?
Yes, yes it does
