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Adams was the Altas of the Revolution whose advocacy of American independence was instrumental in making it a reality. He was also a strong president and an eloquent political philosopher who lived to see the success of the institutions he helped to found. view autograph manuscripts

Secretary of State under James Monroe, John Q. Adams wrote the Monroe Doctrine. He was a visionary, nationalistic president, and spent his later years leading the fight against slavery. view autograph manuscripts

Father of civil service reform, he was thrust into the presidency unexpectedly and rose to the occasion. view autograph manuscripts

Buchanan was enmeshed in the antagonism between the North and South, as secession became a fact. view autograph manuscript

The 42nd president, he presided over the Gulf War. view autograph manuscript

President whose administration's theme was advancement of human rights. view autograph manuscripts

Honest and diligent, he was the only Democrat elected to the presidency in the era of Republican political domination 1860-1912. view autograph manuscripts

42nd president. view autograph manuscript

"Silent Cal," who presided over the boisterous Roaring Twenties. view autograph manuscripts

The beloved "Ike," who was successful as both chief Allied commander in World War II and president during the 1950's. view autograph manuscripts

He signed the Compromise of 1850 and opened up Japan. view autograph manuscript

He is warmly remembered for helping the country heal after Watergate. view autograph manuscripts

Civil War general and president, assassinated after just months in office. view autograph manuscripts

Union general who brought victory to the North in the Civil War, later president during the Gilded Age. view autograph manuscripts

He was very popular while in office, and presided over the start of the Jazz Age. view autograph manuscripts

He signed the Sherman Antitrust Act and was the first president to develop a positive policy towards Latin America. view autograph manuscripts

One of the most successful U.S. generals in the War of 1812, he died after just one month as president. view autograph manuscripts

Winner of the contested election of 1876, he sought to be a calming influence and ended the era of Reconstruction. view autograph manuscripts

Humanitarian and president, he had the misfortune for the Depression to occur on his watch. view autograph manuscripts

A successful general in the War of 1812, as president he was the great democratizer and advocate of the common man. He also markedly increased the powers of the presidency. view autograph manuscripts

Author of the Declaration of Independence whose words on liberty have inspired people all around the world. As president, he doubled the size of the U.S. and dispatched Lewis and Clark to explore the continent. His autographs and letters are penned with the same flourish and elegance for which his writings have become famous. view autograph manuscripts

The president who had to try and step into Lincoln's shoes and reunite the country.The Radical Republicans rejected his approach and he was impeached. view autograph manuscripts

He was a strong leader who managed to secure effective Civil Rights legislation and Great Society programs to help the poor. However, the War in Vietnam ended up undermining his presidency and drove him from office. view autograph manuscripts

First lady who went on to become a celebrity in her own right. view autograph manuscripts

Kennedy's life and example set the tone for the energetic, creative, optimistic Sixties, while his assassination commenced the turbulance, iconoclasm and violence. view autograph manuscripts

Lincoln managed to plan and win the Civil War, and free the slaves, while at the same time articulating a timeless philosophy of freedom and democracy. Lincoln's autographs and letters show a man with singular focus and rarely include flourish or dressing. view autograph manuscripts

President and Father of the U.S. Constitution, which is his enduring monument. view autograph manuscripts

The Spanish-American War, which he advocated and led, thrust the U.S. onto the international stage for the first time. view autograph manuscript

He presided over the Era of Good Feeling and asserted the independence of the Western Hemisphere with his Monroe Doctrine. view autograph manuscript

Controversial figure whose administration was marked by the War in Vietnam and Watergate. view autograph manuscripts

His was an administration absorbed by the question of slavery. view autograph manuscript

The Great Communicator who shifted the American political center of gravity to the conservative side and did much to win the Cold War. Reagan's autographs and letters can be rich in content and replete with a vision that permeated his presidency. view autograph manuscripts

First lady and humanitarian, the most admired woman of the 20th century. view autograph manuscripts

F.D.R. renewed confidence and instituted programs that brought the U.S. out of the Depression and guided the Allies to victory in World War II. view autograph manuscripts

T.R. was the key figure in the formation of 20th Century America and created the modern presidency. He used the power of government to promote justice and the public welfare, and made the U.S. a great international power. view autograph manuscripts

President who was happiest as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. view autograph manuscripts

Hero of the Mexican War who, as president, sought a solution to the slavery controversy. view autograph manuscripts

The plain-speaking president whose leadership seems to be better appreciated with each passing year. view autograph manuscripts

He was the first professional politician to attain the presidency. view autograph manuscript

His leadership brought victory in the Revolutionary War, against the longest of odds. Then, as president, he set the precedents of service, integrity and selflessness that have been the ideals ever since. His autographs and letters showed the strength with which he has become associated. view autograph manuscripts

Reform president, leader in World War I, he set a tone of idealism in American foreign policy that remains influential. view autograph manuscripts