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Us President Collection (#6)

"From Lincoln to Roosevelt: A Legacy of Leadership" In the annals of American history, few figures have left as indelible a mark on the nation as its presidents

Background imageUs President Collection: Coolidge In Kansas

Coolidge In Kansas
circa 1925: American President Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933) with his wife Grace in Kansas City for an Armistice Day speech. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageUs President Collection: Former President

Former President
November 1923: Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924), the former President of the United States on Armistice Day. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageUs President Collection: Paris Peace Conference 1919

Paris Peace Conference 1919
Paris Peace Conference which led to Treaty of Versailles (1919) after end of World War l. Meeting between Prime Ministers, Orlando (Italy), Lloyd George (GB)

Background imageUs President Collection: Presidential candidate Zachary Taylor, 1846

Presidential candidate Zachary Taylor, 1846

Background imageUs President Collection: President Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln

Background imageUs President Collection: The Great Footrace for Presidential Purse, 1852

The Great Footrace for Presidential Purse, 1852

Background imageUs President Collection: President Zachary Taylor, 1848

President Zachary Taylor, 1848

Background imageUs President Collection: President James Buchanan, 1856

President James Buchanan, 1856

Background imageUs President Collection: President Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln

Background imageUs President Collection: President William McKinely, 1897

President William McKinely, 1897

Background imageUs President Collection: President Ronald Reagan, 1946

President Ronald Reagan, 1946

Background imageUs President Collection: Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln

Inaugural Address of President Abraham Lincoln

Background imageUs President Collection: President Abraham Lincoln 1864

President Abraham Lincoln 1864

Background imageUs President Collection: President Abraham Lincoln 1864

President Abraham Lincoln 1864

Background imageUs President Collection: Robert Lincoln, Son of President Abraham Lincoln

Robert Lincoln, Son of President Abraham Lincoln

Background imageUs President Collection: Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, 1860

Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln, 1860

Background imageUs President Collection: Thomas Lincoln, Father of President Lincoln

Thomas Lincoln, Father of President Lincoln

Background imageUs President Collection: Inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

Inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

Background imageUs President Collection: Abraham Lincoln delivering Gettysburg Address

Abraham Lincoln delivering Gettysburg Address

Background imageUs President Collection: The death bed of martyr President Abraham Lincoln

The death bed of martyr President Abraham Lincoln

Background imageUs President Collection: Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Background imageUs President Collection: Calvin Coolidge, 29th President of US

Calvin Coolidge, 29th President of US

Background imageUs President Collection: Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale

Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale

Background imageUs President Collection: Washington crossing the Delaware

Washington crossing the Delaware

Background imageUs President Collection: George Washingtons Inauguration, 1789

George Washingtons Inauguration, 1789

Background imageUs President Collection: Franklin D Roosevelt, American President

Franklin D Roosevelt, American President

Background imageUs President Collection: Portrait of Grover Cleveland

Portrait of Grover Cleveland

Background imageUs President Collection: Portrait of former president Richard Nixon

Portrait of former president Richard Nixon

Background imageUs President Collection: Engraving of Ulyssess Grant

Engraving of Ulyssess Grant

Background imageUs President Collection: Engraving of Thomas Jefferson

Engraving of Thomas Jefferson

Background imageUs President Collection: Portrait of former president Dwight Eisenhower

Portrait of former president Dwight Eisenhower

Background imageUs President Collection: Watching television, 1950s C014 / 0469

Watching television, 1950s C014 / 0469
Watching television. Dwight Eisenhower (second from left, 1890-1969) and his wife Mamie (right, 1896-1979) watching a television in July 1952 during the Republican National Convention, Chicago

Background imageUs President Collection: USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts, 1969 C016 / 4569

USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts, 1969 C016 / 4569
USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts. Aerial photograph of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) on which US President Richard Nixon is welcoming the Apollo 11 astronauts back to Earth

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00053

PPRE2A-00053
John Adams. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00066

PPRE2A-00066
Ulysses S. Grants inauguration for a second Presidential term, 1873. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00076

PPRE2A-00076
Theodore Roosevelt, 1900, when nominated for Vice President. Hand colored halftone of a contemporary 1900 portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00123

PPRE2A-00123
Washingtons inauguration at Federal Hall on Wall Street, New York City, as first US President, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00130

PPRE2A-00130
President William Henry Harrison seated. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00136

PPRE2A-00136
Alexander Graham Bell and associate using induction to locate the bullet in President Garfield, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00144

PPRE2A-00144
James Madison, seated. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Background imageUs President Collection: Benjamin Harrison reading news of his election, 1888

Benjamin Harrison reading news of his election, 1888
Benjamin Harrison receiving election returns in his library, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00159

PPRE2A-00159
President James K. Polk. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Background imageUs President Collection: Grover Clevelands birthplace

Grover Clevelands birthplace
Birthplace of Grover Cleveland: " The Manse, " in Caldwell, New Jersey. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00257

PPRE2A-00257
President Martin Van Buren. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by H. Inman

Background imageUs President Collection: PPRE2A-00270

PPRE2A-00270
President Cleveland at work in the White House, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut from a sketch from life

Background imageUs President Collection: Lincolns desk and bookcase

Lincolns desk and bookcase
Abraham Lincolns law office bookcase and writing-desk. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: Washington leaving Virginia to be inaugurated as president, 1789

Washington leaving Virginia to be inaugurated as president, 1789
George Washington met by his Virginia neighbors on his way to this first inauguration, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageUs President Collection: President Arthur in Newport

President Arthur in Newport
President Chester A. Arthur on vacation in Newport, Rhode Island, 1884. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration




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"From Lincoln to Roosevelt: A Legacy of Leadership" In the annals of American history, few figures have left as indelible a mark on the nation as its presidents. From Abraham Lincoln's steadfast resolve during the Civil War to Franklin Roosevelt's transformative New Deal, these leaders shaped America's destiny and guided it through some of its most challenging times. Captured in PPRE2A-00072 and PPRE2A-00097 are glimpses into their lives, offering us a window into their humanity amidst their presidential duties. President Roosevelt, with his iconic smile and confident demeanor, exuded charisma that inspired hope in millions. His legacy endures today as one who steered America through both economic turmoil and World War II. But let us not forget those who came before him – President Thomas Jefferson, whose Monticello estate stands as a testament to his intellectual prowess and vision for an independent nation; President Grover Cleveland, known for his commitment to fiscal responsibility; Chester A. Arthur and James A. Garfield - lesser-known but equally important contributors to our country's progress. The image from the 1860s captures Abraham Lincoln surrounded by his family – a poignant reminder that even great leaders find solace in love and kinship amidst turbulent times, and is this blend of personal strength and unwavering dedication that defines our presidents' legacies. As we reflect upon these remarkable individuals who held the highest office in the land, let us remember their triumphs alongside their flaws. They were imperfect humans tasked with leading a diverse nation towards unity while grappling with complex challenges along the way. Their stories remind us that leadership requires courage, empathy, resilience – qualities we should seek in those who aspire to serve our great nation today. The presidency is not just about power or politics; it represents an opportunity for transformational change rooted in compassion for all Americans. So let us honor these past presidents by striving for a more inclusive and equitable future.