The Presidency / The First Year

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Joe Biden at one year

Presidential experts evaluate the 46th president's first year in office

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Donald Trump at one year

White House veterans and Miller Center scholars evaluate the 45th president's first 365 days

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First Year Project Introduction

Watch this overview of the First Year Project

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Millennial Caucus on Immigration and Refugees

UVA students overwhelmingly favor more accommodating immigration and refugee policies

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First Words: Thomas Jefferson, March 4, 1801

In his first speech as president, Thomas Jefferson urged national unity and advocated limited government

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The Miller Center at the political conventions

Insights from scholars and CEOs at the RNC and DNC

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First Words: Grover Cleveland, March 4, 1885

In his first speech as president, Grover Cleveland emphasized the link between citizens and the government

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First Words: William McKinley, March 4, 1897

When he took the oath of office, William McKinley addressed the security of America’s currency.

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First Words: Ulysses S. Grant, March 4, 1869

In his first speech as president, Ulysses S. Grant sought to remain above politics