Franklin D. Roosevelt was a very determined and courageous person in both his political and personal life. He entered public service through politics, which gave him a good reputation amongst the citizens of the United States. He was experimental with the good of the people in mind, and devoted much thought to the formation of the United Nations. He created Roosevelt's New Deal, explained in the video below.
Thomas Jefferson was a leader. He assumed leadership of the Republicans and was a powerful advocate of liberty. Jefferson opposed a strong central government and was all about the rights for the states. He reduced national debt by 1/3 and worked very hard to keep the United States out of the Napoleonic Wars going on. He was loyal to his country and was a vital character for declaring our independence. Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, which declared our freedom from the oppressive rule of Great Britain and their Empire.
James Madison, a strong debater, was not afraid to voice his opinion of what should be done with the still-developing America. Madison was an excellent leader. He was very wise and even warned against the shattering of the Union. He contributed to the development of the Republican Party, and was a firm believer in nationalism. Madison took part in The Federalist, a book of essays written about the good and bad of a federalist government.
Theodore Roosevelt often quoted something that said, "speak softly and carry a big stick." This is a good way to describe how Roosevelt handled his presidency. Roosevelt was for the people; he crusaded endlessly for matters big and small. He was often described as the "steward of the people," and he was very loyal to his country. Roosevelt signed many progressive reforms, so I would almost describe him as a visionary, with bright hopes for the future of America. He believed in a strong foreign policy and this would later benefit us greatly. Roosevelt signed a bill in 1903, which created the Department of Justice.
Ronald Reagan, because of his career in acting, was very good at dealing with people. He skillfully dealt with Congress throughout his term, which helped create a good public image. He was well known by the country already, which was an excellent asset for him to have because people actually knew him before he ran for president. He was the spokesman for conservatism. In March of 1981, Reagan sent budget proposal for fiscal year 1982 to Congress. Reagan wanted less federal spending and more focus on society.
John F. Kennedy was the youngest president elected and the youngest to die. He was a strong believer in Civil Rights. He had morals and beliefs, and wasn't afraid to show them when it came to his political dealings. He created new economic programs, hopeful that America would only improve. He brought hope for peace in the world, but we don't really know his full potential because of his assassination. His youth was on his side because people could relate to him, he wasn't a stuffy old man. He wished that America would go back to how it started: the revolution for human rights. He wrote the book Profiles in Courage, where he describes the three types of pressure faced by senators. The book won a Pulitzer Prize, and offered a look into what it's like being involved with the government.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was a very focused presidents. He concentrated on what was going on at his time. He was smart in his dealings with America's foreign affairs and urged the necessity of maintaining adequate military strength. When it came to military, he was very wise on what to do and how to deal. Eisenhower created the Korean Armistice Agreement, which brought an armed peace along the border of South Korea.
George Washington was a very humble man. He did not think he should receive payment for his duties because he believed that serving was enough. Washington had a great love for his country. He was very wise and even warned against the formation of political parties. He was dedicated to his men in his time as a General, which carried over to his term as President. Washington wrote The George Washington Papers, which is basically a collection of papers he wrote.