24th Presidency: Elihu Root (1893–1897)

Predecessor: Grover Cleveland (2nd term)
Vice President: Richard P. Bland

• Major Events:
  • The Industrial Revolution continues to accelerate, with Root supporting early regulations on monopolies.
  • Root's term laid the groundwork for modern international law, building on his expertise as a statesman.

25th Presidency: Thomas Edison (1897–1905)

Predecessor: Elihu Root
Vice President: John C. Spooner and Booker T. Washington

• Major Events:
  • Edison's presidency, often called the "Inventor's Era," saw the government deeply involved in technological advancements.
  • The Electrification of America expanded significantly under Edison's leadership.
  • The Great Lakes Conflict started in 1903 after Spooner was dropped for being unpopular and Edison wanting an African-American as his VP, Spooner seceded Wisconsin from the Union
  • Edison was sidelined for being unpopular and for giving the State of Wisconsin concessions
  • Wisconsin was readmitted to the Union in Washington's Presidency

26th Presidency: Booker T. Washington (1905–1912)

Predecessor: Thomas Edison
Vice President: William Hale Thompson

• Major Events:
  • Washington became the first African-American president, focusing on education and civil rights.
  • His leadership helped unify a country deeply divided by racial tension.
  • Washington's term also saw the rise of American global influence, particularly in Latin America.
  • World War I started in 1906 and ended in 1912 with the Treaty of Windsor

27th Presidency: Theodore Roosevelt (1913-1921)

Predecessor: Booker T. Washington
Vice President: Herbert S. Hadley

• Major Events:
  • Roosevelt, after serving as a popular cavalry commander on the Western Front becomes the 27th President
  • Known for his Square Deal policies and conservation efforts, Roosevelt significantly expanded national parks.
  • His intervention in the Panama Canal construction elevated U.S. power on the global stage.
  • Roosevelt was also deeply involved in progressive reforms to regulate big business and labor conditions.

28th Presidency: William Gibbs McAdoo (1921–1929)

Predecessor: Theodore Roosevelt
Vice President: Carter Glass

• Major Events:
  • McAdoo navigated the U.S. through the First World War and played a critical role in the post-war rebuilding efforts.
  • His presidency was marked by economic expansion but also social unrest as the country grappled with post-war issues and the rise of new labor movements.

29th Presidency: Cora Wilson Stewart (1929–1941)

Predecessor: William Gibbs McAdoo
Vice President: Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Major Events:
  • Stewart became the first female president, focusing on education reform and women's rights.
  • Her term oversaw the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
  • Stewart’s leadership during the Roaring Twenties emphasized the importance of literacy and access to education for all Americans.
  • She successfully navigated the early stages of the Great Depression and won a historic 3rd term
  • In the aftermath of her presidency, term limits were introduced to prevent a succession crisis

30th Presidency: Frances Perkins (1941-1945)

Predecessor: Cora Wilson Stewart
Vice President: Rexford Tugwell

• Major Events:
  • Perkins, the second female president, was a trailblazer for labor rights.
  • She focused on addressing the impact of the Great Depression, setting the stage for later New Deal reforms.
  • Her administration saw the expansion of social safety nets for workers, laying the groundwork for future welfare programs.

31st Presidency: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (1945–1947)

Predecessor: Frances Perkins
Vice President: Douglas MacArthur

• Major Events:
  • Kennedy’s presidency was marked by his efforts to pull America out of the Great Depression and lead the nation into World War II.
  • His assassination in 1947 (during his fourth term) left the country in shock and led to the swift appointment of an acting president.

32nd Presidency (Acting): Douglas MacArthur (1947–1949)

Predecessor: Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
Vice President: Vacant

• Major Events:
  • MacArthur took over as acting president following Kennedy's assassination.
  • He played a crucial role in overseeing the final stages of World War II, including the victory in the Pacific.
  • After the war, he was pivotal in the reconstruction of Japan and Europe, helping to shape the post-war world.

33rd Presidency: Douglas MacArthur (1949–1953)

Predecessor: Douglas MacArthur (Acting President)
Vice President: Harry Truman

• Major Events:
  • After serving as Acting President, MacArthur won his own term in 1948.
  • His presidency oversaw the early days of the Cold War and the rebuilding of post-war alliances, solidifying the U.S.'s role as a global superpower.

34th Presidency: Adlai Stevenson II (1953–1961)

Predecessor: Douglas MacArthur
Vice President: Richard Nixon

• Major Events:
  • Stevenson worked to manage Cold War tensions with the Soviet Union and promoted diplomacy over military engagement.
  • He focused on civil rights and economic recovery, continuing the progressive reforms of the previous decades.

Future Presidency (2025): Marshall Mathers III

Predecessor: Gretchen Whitmer
Vice President: Kendrick Lamar

• Major Events:
  • Mathers will become the 48th president, with a focus on youth empowerment, equality, and social justice.
  • His presidency is expected to address the ongoing challenges of climate change and systemic inequality.