George Washington
1st president
Neutral
Inaugural Address: an experiment in the hands of American people
He stressed unity of the nation even as he retires
Fixing economics
John Adams
2nd president
Federalist
Stressful because he was succeeding a great leader
Deal with France attacking American ships
Judiciary Act before abdicating
Thomas Jefferson
3rd president
Anti-federalist
Marbury and Madison trial
Louisiana Purchase
Corps of Discovery
Embargo Act