

His father was a Senator from Connecticut and a partner in the prominent investment banking firm Brown Brothers Harriman. Bush was born to Prescott Bush and Dorothy Walker. 1 president had neither prior government nor military experience before becoming president, Donald Trump.George H.W.1 president served as president of the United States for two non-consecutive terms, Grover Cleveland.1 president served as party leader of the United States Senate, Lyndon B.
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5 presidents taught at a university: James A.Trump is the group's sole exception, having never held any public office nor any military position. forces to victory in the Mexican–American War, American Civil War, and World War II, respectively – each occupying the highest-ranking command post of their time. Hoover's contributions toward the Treaty of Versailles preceded his appointment as United States Secretary of Commerce. Most of these had, however, been appointed to several prominent offices. 5 presidents had never been elected to public office before becoming president: Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S.7 presidents had previous experience in foreign service.8 presidents previously served as Cabinet secretaries 6 as secretary of state 5 of the 8 served immediately before election as president.9 presidents were out of office (for at least one year) immediately before election as president.All except Richard Nixon and Joe Biden were vice presidents immediately before becoming president 9 of the 15 succeeded to the presidency upon the death or (in one case) resignation of the elected president 5 of those 9 were not later elected. 15 presidents previously served as vice presidents.Only one president, Andrew Johnson, served as a U.S. senators only 3 immediately before election as president.


One, William Howard Taft, served as a territorial governor. 19 presidents previously served as governors 17 presidents were state governors 9 were governors immediately before election as presidents.32 presidents had previous military experience 9 were generals in the US Army.Of the 45 different people who have been or are currently serving as president: Grover Cleveland was elected to two nonconsecutive terms, and as such is considered the 22nd and 24th president of the United States. There have been 46 presidencies (including the current president, Joe Biden, whose term began in 2021), and 45 people have served as president. The last two columns on the right list the home state (at the time of election to the presidency) and primary occupation of each future president, prior to beginning a political career. Note that the total number of previous positions held by an individual may exceed four the number of columns was limited to what would fit within the page width. The next column to the right lists the next previous position held, and so on. The column immediately to the right of the presidents' names shows the position or office held just before the presidency. This sortable table enumerates all holders of that office, along with major elective or appointive offices or periods of military service prior to election to the presidency. Although many paths may lead to the presidency of the United States, the most common job experience, occupation or profession of U.S.
