1. Abraham Lincoln preserved the union and beginning the process that led to the end of slavery in the United States.

2. James Buchanan wanted to resolve the conflict between the north and south by maintaining sectional balance in his appointments and persuading people to accept law interpretations of the Supreme Court.

3. John F. Kennedy Jr. instituted a naval blockade against Russian ships and demanded removal of the missiles when he found out the world was close to nuclear war.

4. Theodore Roosevelt vigorously led congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.

5. Soon after VE day the war against Japan had reached its final stage and an urgent plea for Japan to surrender was rejected. Harry Truman ordered atomic bombs to be dropped on cities devoted to war work.

6. Dwight Eisenhower was the principal architect of the successful allied invasion of Europe during WWII and the subsequent defeat of Nazi Germany.

7. George Washington

8. George Bush answered to this invasion by ordering troops to Saudi Arabia and forming an international alliance with the backing of the United Nations, " Operation Desert Storm."

9. Thomas Jefferson’s most notable achievement was the "Purchase of Louisiana" for 15 million dollars in 1803.

10. James Carter’s victory at Camp David was called the "Camp David Accord."