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2016. www.mrobroin.com. The United States of America. The U.S.A. has a population of 322 million people, and is the 3 rd most populated country in the world after China (1.3bn) and India (1.2bn). There are 50 states in the U.S.A. and the capital city is Washington D.C. www.mrobroin.com.

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  1. 2016 www.mrobroin.com

  2. The United States of America The U.S.A. has a population of 322 million people, and is the 3rd most populated country in the world after China (1.3bn) and India (1.2bn). There are 50 states in the U.S.A. and the capital city is Washington D.C. www.mrobroin.com

  3. Flag of the United States is often called the ‘Stars and the Stripes’ or the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ The Seal of the President “E Pluribus Unum” means “Out of many, one” The Presidential Standard is the flag of the President www.mrobroin.com

  4. The current President is Barack Hussein Obama. He is the 44th President of the United States. Born: 1961, Honolulu, Hawai’i Age: 55 www.mrobroin.com

  5. The First Family The President can sometimes be known as POTUS (President of the United States), while his wife is known as the First Lady (or FLOTUS) The current First Lady is Michelle Obama, and their daughters are Malia and Sasha. www.mrobroin.com

  6. U.S. President The job of President is a very important one. The President picks many of the people who help run the country, including judges. The President is Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. He/She represents the United States and decides how they work with other countries. The President suggests laws and signs laws. Sometimes he/she rejects laws. To be elected President, a person must be; - be a natural-born citizen of the United States - be at least thirty-five years old; - have been a permanent resident in the United States for at least 14 years. Whoever is elected President holds office for 4 years. A person can only be President for 8 years (2 terms of office). The US President earns €400,000 per year. www.mrobroin.com

  7. The President of the United States lives in The White House. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C., on the East Coast of America. The ‘D.C.’ stands for District of Columbia. It is separate from the 50 states of the USA, so that the capital city is not in any one state. www.mrobroin.com

  8. The White House was designed by an Irish architect called James Hoban. The North face of the White House is said to have been designed to reflect the architecture of Leinster House, home of Ireland’s DáilÉireann. www.mrobroin.com

  9. The Oval Office is the official office of the President in the White House. It is located in the West Wing. www.mrobroin.com

  10. The President's Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) is an underground bunker, beneath the East Wing of the White House. • It serves as a secure shelter and communications centre for the President in case of an emergency. www.mrobroin.com

  11. Camp David is the country retreat of the President of the United States. It is about 100km away from Washington DC, in Maryland. www.mrobroin.com

  12. Air Force One is the official call sign of the plane of the President of the United States. Here you can see it flying over Mount Rushmore. Air Force Two is the name given to the plane carrying the Vice President,but not the President of the United States. www.mrobroin.com

  13. Air Force One is often called the ‘Flying White House’, as it has all the facilities that the President and his staff need while travelling. Air Force One has mid-air refuelling capability, which gives the it the ability to stay up in the air indefinitely, which could be crucial in an emergency situation. Air Force One can comfortably carry 70 passengers and 26 crew members . www.mrobroin.com

  14. This is the President’s office on board Air Force One. www.mrobroin.com

  15. This is the official limousine of the President of the United States. It is officially called the Presidential State Car, and is code named ‘Stagecoach’. It is nicknamed “The Beast” because of all the armour plating. It has20cm-thick doors that weigh the same as the door of a Boeing 747 Jet, run-flat tires, bulletproof glass, and an interior that is 100% sealedto protect the occupants in the event of a chemical attack. www.mrobroin.com

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  17. Marine One is the call sign of any U.S. Marine Corps aircraft carrying the President. www.mrobroin.com

  18. The VicePresident automatically becomes President if the President cannot perform his/her duties. The Seal of the Vice President The Vice-Presidential Standard is the flag of the Vice-President www.mrobroin.com

  19. The current Vice President is Joe Biden. He is the 47th Vice President of the United States. Born: 1942, Scranton, Pennsylvania Age: 73 www.mrobroin.com

  20. Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the Vice President since 1974. www.mrobroin.com

  21. Tuesday 8th November, 2016 www.mrobroin.com

  22. U.S. Presidential Election • A person to be elected as President of the United States, must be born in the United States, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for a period of no less than 14 years. • Candidates for the presidency normally seek the nomination of one of the political parties of the United States, in which case each party devises a method (such as a primary election) to choose the candidate the party deems best suited to run for the position. • People vote during the state primaries and caucuses. That helps each party decide who to choose as their candidate. • The Presidential Election is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This will be Tuesday 8th November 2016. • The President of the USA is elected for a term of 4 years, and can only be elected for 2 terms (8 years). www.mrobroin.com

  23. U.S. Presidential Election • The Presidential Election is normally contested between the two main parties; The Democratic Party and The Republican Party. • Candidates other smaller parties are also up for election, but they are rarely elected. The last president who wasn’t from these two main parties was Millard Filmore, elected in 1850. He was from the Whig Party, which doesn’t exist anymore. www.mrobroin.com

  24. U.S. Electoral Colleges • Each state has a certain number of electoral votes. The more people that live in a state, the more electoral votes that state gets. In 48 of the states, the candidate that gets the most votes gets all the electoral votes for that state. Nebraska and Maine, do not follow the winner-take-all rule. In those two states there could be a split of electoral votes among the candidates. • A swing state (or battleground state) is a state in which no single candidate or party has overwhelming support in securing that state's electoral college votes. • The Swing States are usually Ohio, Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Florida. www.mrobroin.com

  25. U.S. Electoral Colleges • A map of the 50 States showing the number of their Electoral Colleges. • There are 538 members of the Electoral College. • 270 electoral votes are needed to win. www.mrobroin.com

  26. 2016 U.S. Presidential Election In the 2016 Presidential Election, there are two main candidates and their running mates. Hilary Clinton Running Mate: Tim Kaine Donald Trump Running Mate: Mike Pence www.mrobroin.com

  27. Democratic Party Famous Democrat Presidents: Barack Obama (2009-2016) Bill Clinton (1993-2001) John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) Hilary Clinton Born: 1947 Where: Chicago, Illinois Age: 69 www.mrobroin.com

  28. Democratic Party Hilary Clinton • Hilary’shusband Bill Clinton was the 42nd President from 1993-2001. Tim Kaine • Senator for Virginia • Born in Minnesota in 1958 (Age 58) • One of his great grandparents was Scottish, and the other 7 were Irish. www.mrobroin.com

  29. Republican Party (Grand Old Party) Famous Republican Presidents: George W Bush (2001-2009) Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) Donald Trump Born: 1946 Where: New York City Age: 70 www.mrobroin.com

  30. Republican Party Donald Trump • Donald Trump is a self-made billionaire having made his money in property development. Mike Pence • Governor of Indiana • Born in 1959 in Indiana (Age 57) • Hisgrandfather was from Co. Sligo and his grandfather was from Co. Clare, both on his mother’s side. www.mrobroin.com

  31. Major Third Party Candidates Jill Stein Green Party • Stein is a medical doctor from Chicago, Illinois. She is 66, and was also a candidate in the 2012 election. Gary Johnson Libertarian • Johnson is a businessman from North Dakota. He is 63 and was also a candidate in the 2012 election. Darrell Castle Constitution Party • Castle is a lawyer from Tennessee. He is 67 and is a former officer of the US Marine Corps www.mrobroin.com

  32. Presidential Inauguration • On January 20, the President is sworn in, in Washington, D.C.  • The President elect recites an oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." www.mrobroin.com

  33. Cabinet Members • Some of the most important government members are; • Secretary of State: Advises the President on how we should deal with other countries and is fourth in the line of succession to the presidency. • Secretary of the Treasury: Responsible for handling the government's monetary affairs. • Secretary of Defence: Directs the armies and assists the President with the country's security. • Attorney General: Advises and represents the government in important legal matters. • Secretary of the Interior: Responsible for protecting and conserving the country's land, water, minerals, fish, and wildlife; of promoting the wise use of all these natural resources; of maintaining national parks and recreation areas; and of preserving historic places. • Secretary of Homeland Security: Responsible for securing our country from terrorism to natural disaster. www.mrobroin.com

  34. U.S. President Facts • The presidential faces on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota are as high as a five-story building, about 20m from chin to top of the head. The pupils of their eyes are over 1m across and their mouths are 6m wide. The carving took 14 years, from 1927-1941. The total cost was about $990,000 at the time. The faces are; George Washington (1732–1799) Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) www.mrobroin.com

  35. George Washington 1st President (1789-1797) • Washington was the only president to be unanimously elected in 1789, and he initially refused to accept his presidential salary, which was $25,000 a year. • His face appears on the $1 note, and on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. Independent John Adams 2nd President (1797-1801) • He was the first Vice-President of the United States. • Before becoming President, he was a farmer and lawyer. • Adams was the first President to live in the White House. Federalist Party www.mrobroin.com

  36. Thomas Jefferson 3rd President (1801-1809) • He was the 2nd Vice-President of the United States. • His face appears on the $2 note and on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. James Madison 4th President (1809-1817) • James Madison was the shortest President, at just 5’4”. • His face appeared on the now discontinued $5,000 note. www.mrobroin.com

  37. James Monroe 5th President (1817-1825) • Monrovia, the capital of the Liberia, is named after James Monroe. He supported the American Colonization Society in its work to create a home for freed slaves in Liberia. John Quincy Adams 6th President (1825-1829) • He was the first President to be photographed in 1843, although this was long after he had left office. • John Quincy Adams was the son of 2nd President John Adams. www.mrobroin.com

  38. Andrew Jackson 7th President (1829-1837) • Jackson was involved in as many as 100 duels, most of which were fought to defend the honour of his wife, Rachel. • Andrew Jackson’s political opponents referred to him as a jackass. He adopted the name and used it as his campaign symbol. It would eventually become the symbol of the entire Democratic Party. • He appears on the $20 note. Martin Van Buren 8th President (1837-1841) • He is sometimes credited with creating the word "OK." Van Buren was from Kinderhook, New York. During his campaign, Old Kinderhook (O.K.) clubs formed to support the President. Later, "OK" or "okay," came to mean "all right.“ • Van Buren was the first president to be born an American citizen. All presidents before him were born British subjects. www.mrobroin.com

  39. William Henry Harrison 9th President (1841) • He was the first President to die in office. • He died of pneumonia. • He was president for just 32 days. • He was the first sitting President to be photographed. • He was the only President who studied to be a medical doctor. John Tyler 10th President (1841-45) • He had 15 children, more than any other president. • Amazingly, John Tyler has two grandsons who are still alive as of 2016. • Before he was President, Tyler was a lawyer. & Independent www.mrobroin.com

  40. James K. Polk 11th President (1845-1849) • When he entered office, he was the youngest American President to date, at age 49. • He was home-schooled as a child. • He died of cholera just three months after leaving office, meaning that he had the shortest retirement of any former U.S. President. Zachary Taylor 12th President (1849-1850) • Zachary Taylor was a tough guy — a major general in the U.S. Army and hero of the Mexican-American War. • But oddly enough, what brought him down in the end was a glass of milk and some cherries that he enjoyed on July 4, 1850. The cherries were likely contaminated with bacteria that caused his death by cholera five days later.  www.mrobroin.com

  41. Millard Fillmore 13th President (1850-1853) • He was the first President to have a stepmother. • Millard Fillmore's wife Abigail had the first running-water bathtub installed in the White House. • Abigail died the same month as Fillmore’s presidency ended. Franklin Pierce 14th President (1853-1857) • Franklin Pierce didn’t actually take the oath of office with a Bible. He placed his hand on a law book instead. • He and had 3 sons, all of whom died in childhood. His last remaining son died in a train crash just 2 months before Pierce became President. He was just 11 years old. www.mrobroin.com

  42. James Buchanan 15th President (1857-1861) • James Buchanan regularly bought slaves in Washington, D.C. and quietly freed them in Pennsylvania. • James Buchannan was the only President who never married. Abraham Lincoln 16th President (1861-1865) • He was the first President to be assassinated, when he was shot by John Wilkes Booth in Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C. • His face appears on the $5 note and on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. • He was the tallest President 6 ft, 4 in • (1.9 meters) www.mrobroin.com

  43. Andrew Johnson 17th President (1865-1869) • He is the only tailor ever to be President. He would wear only the suits that he made himself. Ulysses S. Grant 18th President (1869-1877) • Ulysses S. Grant was given a $20 speeding ticket for riding his horse too fast down a Washington street. • His face appears on the $50 note. www.mrobroin.com

  44. Rutherford B. Hayes 19th President (1877-1881) • Hayes was the only president to be wounded in the Civil War - not once, but four times. Four horses were shot down from beneath him. James A. Garfield 20th President (1881) • He was the second President to be assassinated, when he was shot by Charles J. Guiteau in Washington D.C. • He could write Latin with one hand and Greek with the other hand at the same time. He was also assassinated in the same year he became President. • He was the first President ever to use the phone, when he spoke to Alexander Graham Bell, who was at the other end 13 miles away. He said: “Please speak a little more slowly.” • He was the first left-handed President. www.mrobroin.com

  45. Chester A. Arthur 21st President (1881-1885) • Chester A. Arthur was known for his impeccable attire, earning him the nickname "Elegant Arthur." • On his last day in office, four women offered him their hands in marriage. Also, he owned 80 pairs of pants.  Grover Cleveland 22nd President (1885-1889) • His face was on the now discontinued $1,000 note. www.mrobroin.com

  46. Benjamin Harrison 23rd President (1889-1893) • He was the first president to have electricity in the White House. However, he was so scared of getting electrocuted that he would never touch the light switches himself. • He was nicknamed "the human iceberg" due to his cold disposition.  • Benjamin Harrison was the grandson of 9th President William Henry Harrison. Grover Cleveland 24th President (1893-1897) • The first and only President so far to be elected twice but not in succession. • Grover was his middle name, his first name was Stephen. www.mrobroin.com

  47. William McKinley 25th President (1897-1901) • McKinley was shot 6 months into his second term by Leon Czolgosz. • His face appeared on the now discontinued $500 note. Theodore Roosevelt 26th President (1901-1909) • He became the youngest president at age 42 when William McKinley was assassinated. • Teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt who once refused to shoot a small bear cub. • His face appears on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. • He was the first President to travel in a car while in office. • Roosevelt officially named the President’s residence ‘The White House’ in 1901. www.mrobroin.com

  48. William Howard Taft 27th President (1909-1913) • William Taft (also known as "Big Bill“) was the largest president in American history. He once got himself wedged into the White House bathtub and had to call his advisers for help getting out.  • He became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1921. Woodrow Wilson 28th President (1913-1921) • He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. • His face appeared on the now discontinued $100,000 note. www.mrobroin.com

  49. Warren G. Harding 29th President (1921-1923) • Before he was President, he was a Newspaper Publisher. • He died in office of a stroke. Calvin Coolidge 30th President (1923-1929) • Calvin Coolidge would occasionally press all the buttons in the Oval Office, sending bells ringing throughout the White House — and then hide to watch his staff run in. He just wanted to see who was working! • He was nicknamed “Silent Cal" because he didn't talk very much. www.mrobroin.com

  50. Herbert Hoover 31st President (1929-1933) • Herbert Hoover's son had two pet alligators, which were occasionally permitted to run loose throughout the White House. Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd President (1933-1945) • The only President who was elected to 4 terms. After him, there was a change so that 2 terms was the maximum. • He died in office of a stroke. • He was a 5th cousin of 26th President Theodore Roosevelt. • He was the first to fly in an airplane. www.mrobroin.com

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