What were the first five presidents like as presidents? I realized today that I don't know anything about US politics between 1790-1824. Are they considered by historians as "good" presidents besides being one of the few to establish a working presidential democracy?

by PCLD

I want to emphasize that their achievement of a working democracy is remarkable, but I am curious if their policies are "any good".

tc1991

As a follow up, is there/was there a concious attempt to link them to the 'good emperors' of Rome or is it just a coincidence? I know the founders were fond of the Romans even if it was more for the Republic than the Empire.

KdogCrusader

Just for clarification: are you refering to presidents of the United States of America (Washington, Adams, etc...) or the presidents of the continental congress (Randolph, Middleton, etc...)?

Edit* The dates you included insinuate the former. I appologize.