of American States, in spite of the widespread stereotype of his youth, has a fairly long history.It really appeared on the world map after Britain, France and Russia.However, its formation took place in parallel with the emergence in Europe is secular nation-states of the modern type.And the events that took place on the American continent, it is legitimate to provide an opportunity to talk about the very rich history of the United States.Of course, any political, military or social vicissitudes leave behind a prominent historical figures.And any nation need heroes of the past.These outstanding individuals embody the unity of the history of the people and, therefore, the unity and shared his aspirations in the present.That is why in such a hurry to immortalize them in the monuments, street names, and the arts.In this article, we turn to the world-famous banknote - the US dollar, which reveals a special list of US presidents.Those who have made a significant contribution to the development of the most powerful states of the modern world.So, we denote the list of US presidents in order of increasing bills, and note what the respective political leaders deserved the "registration" on the bills most stable currency in the world.Interestingly, in the free circulation of the coins produced in all seven of the following denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 $.
US presidents.List reveals George Washington
Perhaps it is the well-known president of the State.Certainly his name is known to every resident of the state, even in the most remote corners of the country, because that is the name of the state capital.Presidency Washington had from 1789 to 1797.And he was the first chapter in the history of American States, literally their founding father.
Thomas Jefferson, immortalized in the two-dollar bill
He was a prominent figure in the fight for independence from the British metropolis and one of those who created the declaration of independence.His presidency lasted from 1801 to 1809.During this period the territory of the newly created state was significantly increased due to the purchase of French Louisiana.
Emancipator Abraham Lincoln
Next on our list of US Presidents Abraham Lincoln entered the country's leadership which occurred in 1861-1865 years.Of course, all remember him because of the abolition of slavery at the state level, which resulted in a civil war, but it was necessary for technological, economic and social development of the country in the spirit of the time.
Alexander Hamilton - an exception in the company of presidents
This statesman - the only one of the sealed on American bills was not the president of the United States.He is famous for his public activity in the presidential administration in Washington.
seventh head of the country - Andrew Jackson
on twenty dollar bill interrupted list of US presidents Andrew Jackson continues.He has been head of state since 1829 to 1937.And it is considered one of the founders of today's popular Democratic Party.
commander Ulliss Grant
former president in 1869-1877 years, he is famous for not only its activities in the highest positions of the state, as a commander outstanding success during the Civil War between North and South.
hundred dollars - Benjamin Franklin
Completes this list of US Presidents Benjamin Franklin.Again, this, perhaps the most famous of all historical characters, and have not visited in the presidential chair.However, he was the only politician who had the honor to participate in the signing of the three most important historical documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Second Treaty of Versailles.
