The United States of America has had a long history of presidents, beginning with George Washington in 1789. Since then, the country has had 45 presidents, each of whom has had a unique impact on the nation. From the expansion of the federal government to the rise of international trade, the presidency has been a major factor in the shape of the United States.
It's an indication of how the constitutional vision of the US government – with its separation of powers – has contorted to what we have today that 45 presidents have been elected in just over 230 years. The structure of the executive branch and the powers of the president have been shaped over time, with the result that the role of the president has become increasingly influential.
We've had – we've had no better partner in this effort and so much more that he's done than Marty Walsh from Boston. (Pronounced in Boston…) The 45 presidents who have held office since the nation's founding have all contributed to the development of the United States, whether by enacting policies, advocating for change, or setting the tone for the nation.
And history that we then must teach and celebrate. A history that helps us to understand how the past has influenced the present and potentially future generations. By examining the legacies of past presidents, we can gain insight into how their decisions have shaped the nation and how their choices have impacted the lives of citizens today.
You know, when we voted to set you all up, no one ever thought it'd be over 260,000 people. No one thought it would take – but you've done an incredible job. From George Washington to Donald Trump, the presidents of the United States have all had their own unique impact on the nation. Some have been effective leaders, while others have been less successful.
Since Reagan, our presidents have been less focused. The Reagan administration ushered in an era of deregulation and tax cuts, while subsequent presidents have shifted away from those policies and embraced different approaches. He points out many mistakes by Reagan and his foreign policy advisors, as well as the successes of his administration.
We have too many Democrats that use data and analytics to divide and conquer. We've reported a lot here in recent months about the president's use of data and analytics to target and suppress voter turnout. While data and analytics can be used for good, the president's use of them for partisan gain has had a negative impact on the nation.
No, but name me one vice president who has. We should think about our expectations for the vice presidency. It was only starting with the 11th president, Martin Van Buren, that the vice president became a key player in the executive branch. Since then, the vice president has been an influential figure in politics, often acting as a sort of second-in-command to the president.
That is what the President has directed his multi-agency – agency heads to do and – as we have seen him speak to these past couple of days, he's been very clear about what he wants to accomplish and how he wants to do it. While the president's words carry weight, it's also important to consider the actions of the president's administration and what policies they are pursuing.
He also had the shortest tenure of any president. William Henry Harrison served just one month in office before his death, making him the shortest-serving president in US history. Despite his short time in office, Harrison still managed to set the tone for the future of the nation, particularly with his efforts to expand the federal government. Among the worst, Franklin Pierce in the campaign of 1852: “We Polked you in '44, we shall Pierce you in '52.” Pierce’s presidency was marred by his pro-slavery stance and his support of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which caused a great deal of turmoil in the nation.
