All The Presidents From The Empire State

In the 250-year history of the United States, only five presidents have claimed New York as their home state—a state often celebrated for its grit, innovation, and hustle.

These commanders-in-chief hailed from different corners of the Empire State, each bringing their own flavor of New York tenacity to the highest office in the land.

Millard Fillmore - Moravia (13th President) Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth President of the United States, was born in a one-room cabin in Moravia, Cayuga County, New York. Despite humble beginnings, he ascended to the presidency after serving as Vice President. Fillmore's presidency was marked by his handling of the growing conflict over slavery and his love for reading.

Donald J. Trump - Queens (45th & 47th) Donald J. Trump, the forty-fifth and forty-seventh President of the United States, was born in Queens, New York City. He remained closely associated with New York throughout his first presidency, particularly through his real estate ventures like Trump Tower. He signed the Great American Outdoors Act during his first presidency, a landmark legislation for conservation efforts.

Martin Van Buren - Kinderhook (8th President) Martin Van Buren, Local boy gone big, the eighth President of the United States, was born in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York. He was the first American president to be born in the United States, with Dutch being his first language due to the rich Dutch culture of Kinderhook. Van Buren's legacy includes being a shrewd political strategist and originating the popular phrase "OK."

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Theodore Roosevelt - New York City (26th President) Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States, was born in New York City and spent much of his career in New York State. Known as the "Conservation President," Roosevelt significantly impacted public lands, establishing over 230 million acres of protected areas.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Hyde Park (32nd President) Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States, was born in Hyde Park, in the Hudson Valley of New York. He led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II, leaving a lasting legacy with the creation of the Social Security system and other reforms.