8 US Presidents Who Kept And Owned Black Slaves During Their Time On Earth

According to the data gotten from official US historical documents; Here are some of the U.S. presidents who owned slaves in the past:

1. George Washington: The first President of the United States owned hundreds of slaves over the course of his life, and his will provided for the emancipation of his slaves after his death.

2. Thomas Jefferson: The third President of the United States owned over 600 slaves during his lifetime and also fathered children with one of his slaves, Sally Hemings.

3. James Madison: The fourth President of the United States owned dozens of slaves and was a vocal defender of the institution of slavery.

4. James Monroe: The fifth President of the United States owned hundreds of slaves during his lifetime, and his plantation was one of the largest in Virginia.

5. Andrew Jackson: The seventh President of the United States owned hundreds of slaves and was a vocal advocate for slavery and Indian removal.

6. Martin Van Buren: The eighth President of the United States owned one slave during his lifetime.

7. William Henry Harrison: The ninth President of the United States owned several slaves on his plantation in Virginia.

8. John Tyler: The tenth President of the United States owned over 70 slaves during his lifetime and supported the expansion of slavery into the western territories.

Finally; It is worth noting that many U.S. presidents who did not themselves own slaves, such as Abraham Lincoln, were still complicit in upholding the institution of slavery through their policies and actions.