Presidents - Library of Congress Author:Martin W. Sandler Hail to the ChiefGeorge Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789.Since then, the hoighest office in the land has been occupied be forty-two different people, individuals whose ideals and aspirations have shaped our country as we know it.Illustrated with over one hundred photographs, posters, and prints from the archives... more » of the Library of Congress--often called "the stroehouse of the national memory" -- as well as from presidential libraries across the country, here is a captivating glimpse into the public and private lives of our nation's presidents.« less