John quincy adams and herbert hoover both had pet alligators 7. The only president to be unanimously elected was george washington 17321799. He sold them 6487 books from his own collection, the largest in america at the time. Show me more this photograph of president bill clinton and first lady hillary clinton posing with former presidents and first ladies was taken in november 2000, during a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the white house.
Facts about all 44 american presidents mental floss. Fun and interesting facts about president jimmy carter scholastic. Obama in august 20, 2009 claims that he saw this secret book. The extraordinary journey of secret service agent clint hill began on a note of unlikely melodrama when he had to help smuggle out the dead body of. Feb 18, 2016 coolidge had a morning ritual of having someone rub vaseline on his head while he ate breakfast. Western south dakota is home to incredible sights like the badlands and the needles of the black hills, but nothing sticks out quite like mount rushmore national memorial. Twentyninth president warren gamaliel harding frequently made love to a thenteenage girl, nan britton, in a white house closet. But behind every boring textbook page is a treasure trove of super interesting facts. Knowledge radio shows heard in 38 states from kdka, pittsburgh. Lee from being charged with treason after the civil war. Shocking things you didnt know about every us president george washington 17891797 washington had terrible, decaying teeth so he wore dentures made from.
Here are some of the strange or lesser known facts about the us presidents. This book is great for serious research as well as trivia purposes. Donkey kong got his name because his creator believed donkey meant stupid in english and wanted to convey the impression that the character was a stupid ape. The vatican city is the country that drinks the most wine per capita at. And that there is some sort of presidential briefing for incomi. If youre a healthy adult, you have enough iron in your body to make up a 3inch nail. Dec 09, 20 here are 25 interesting facts about presidents of the united states. On one occasion, the secret service had to prevent his wife from catching them in the act. I have a 6yearold he is an advanced learner who is obsessed with the presidents right now. Apr 21, 2016 the grand view terrace one of the best places from which to see mount rushmore is located just above the museum. Johnson called his penis jumbo allegedly for good reason, and would whip it out at random times. The vatican city is the country that drinks the most wine per capita at 74 liters per citizen per year. Jun 05, 2016 the extraordinary journey of secret service agent clint hill began on a note of unlikely melodrama when he had to help smuggle out the dead body of a nurse in attendance on president eisenhower. A recently released book titled ten presidents gives us these and other unusual insights into the lives of the presidents of czechoslovakia and the czech republic.
At the back of the book, there is an appendix listing each president with the following data. Benjamin harrison wasnt the only luddite to take up residence in the white house. Thomas jefferson 18011809 he kept pet mockingbirds because he. What are some interesting facts about presidents and first ladies. Feb 17, 2014 44 presidents, 44 facts you probably didnt know by carol hartsell its presidents day and while many of us will be taking the opportunity to enjoy 30% off bath towels and other linens, its important that we also spend a moment reflecting on the commandersinchief weve elected thus far. It is funny and it explains all about the civil war. As a handy desk reference for basic facts about the presidents, this book is okay. What s new in the eighth edition in addition to the intensive coverage of past presidents, this volume contains. They lead the most powerful nation on earth and command the worlds biggest army, but here are 10 other facts about us presidents that arent that well known. Ronald reagan, the 40th president, was a famous movie star. Many presidents had unusual careers before entering the white house. Thomas jefferson could have been a meteorologist had the gig as president fell.
Fascinating facts about each and every president, including an american history timeline. After working at a baskinrobbins as a teen, president obama no longer likes ice cream. Presidents is the perfect introduction for young readers to learn the lives and times of americas 45 most influential leaders. Feb 10, 2020 history class taught us about many famous presidents, but have you ever heard these funny and unusual facts about president abraham lincoln, george washington, and others before. Some have been memorable, others forgettable see the simpsons song about mediocre presidents. Presidential trivia, fun facts and firsts legends of america. Andrew jackson is the only president to kill a man in a duel. In honor of independence day, weve gathered a starspangled list of facts about all 44 presidents of the united states. The mystical book as told in the movie national treasure, probably doesnt exist. History class taught us about many famous presidents, but have you ever heard these funny and unusual facts about president abraham lincoln, george washington, and others before. The leader of the free world, presidential power is equaled only by the massive responsibility they hold.
Below are many interesting personal facts about the 39th president of the united states, jimmy carter, courtesy of the carter center in atlanta, ga. Sep 01, 2004 charles reichblum has amassed one of the world. Steve sheinkin tells you everything from the civil war that you did not know. He also refused to accept his presidential salary, which was. Politicians mocked john adams, nicknaming him his rotundity after he had suggested that the president should be titled like royalty, suggesting titles such as, his majesty the president and his highness, the president of the united states of america, and protector of the rights of the same. And if the phrase clothes make the man is true, so is this one. New book reveals unusual facts about ten presidents radio. This photograph of president bill clinton and first lady hillary clinton posing with former presidents and first ladies was taken in november 2000, during a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the white house. Presidents are often the subject of nothing more than trivia games, but two in particular would have to be considered trick questions. Unusual facts about us presidents news update february 2007 interesting presidential facts and trivia. The weirdest fact about every american president 247 wall st.
Coolidge had a morning ritual of having someone rub vaseline on his head while he ate breakfast. One unusual fact is that a few people consider john hanson to be the real first president because he was the first president of congress who was elected under. Something interesting about two postwar presidents. Jimmy carter is the first known president to go on record as seeing a. What are some interesting facts about presidents and first.
Because the kkk was a powerful political force, truman was encouraged to join the organization. Andrew jackson served as the president of the united states with a bullet near his heart, a musket ball in his lung, and chased down a guy who tried to assassinate him with two pistols that misfired and beat him into submission with his cane. New book reveals unusual facts about ten presidents. Jan 22, 2020 mount rushmore is located in the black hills of keystone, south dakota. Interesting facts about usa presidents audiobook by. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Each of them has been very human however with all the foibles and eccentricities. Each commander in chief has brought his own flair to the job. Charles reichblum presents a collection of facts and unusual information about the presidents, from george washington to george w. Interesting facts about every us president insider. Madison, monroe, polk, buchanan, garfield, and carter. Jimmy carter, the 39th president, was a peanut farmer. In honor of presidents day, were bringing you 44 interesting facts about the american presidents. The library of congress lists more than 7,200 books on american presidents, but according to one librarian, there may be a quarter of a million more not in the librarys catalogs. Barack obama won a grammy award in 2006 for his voice on the audio book dreams from my father. John adams 17971801 a 1816 portrait of john adams from samuel morse.
Although approximately 40 million emails were generated by clinton staffers over the. In addition to the intensive coverage of past presidents, this volume contains. Read on to discover which american president wanted to be a concert violinist. John adams, by david mccullough americas once overlooked second president gets the full treatment from the bestselling author of multiple books of history. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top. Check out some of the most bizarre and unknown facts about former presidents. Its presidents day and while many of us will be taking the opportunity to enjoy 30% off bath towels and other linens, its important that we also spend a moment reflecting on the commandersinchief weve elected thus far.
For example, i opened the book at random to a page about william howard taft. Crazy facts about presidents crazy facts collection of. My grandson is fascinated with the history and trivia of our presidents. Learning about presidents has evolved to become more fun than it used to be.
Andrew jackson was the first president to ride a railroad train barack obama collects spiderman and conan the barbarian comic books. Lots of fun and interesting facts beyond the standard chopped down cherry trees. Read many interesting personal facts about the 39th president of the united states, jimmy carter. With that in mind, we once again present 44 lesserknown facts about the leaders of this nation. The new eighth edition of facts about the presidents delivers comprehensive data about every american president, from george washington to barack obama, plus facts about the executive office itself. For more incredible facts like these, pick up 5,000 awesome facts about. Jul 04, 20 in honor of independence day, weve gathered a starspangled list of facts about all 44 presidents of the united states.
This is a book that will be coveted by people interested in the obscure, yet important historical facts about the american presidents and their associated vice presidents. Yep, ill have my graphics person fix it as soon as she comes online. Nov 22, 2018 more than a halfcentury after his assassination cut his presidency short, jfk remains one of historys most intriguing figuresand, according to gallup, americas favorite president. I am only including those that i liked and that i would recommend to my friends. And abraham lincoln, the 16th president, once worked chopping rails for fences. A merican presidents hold the most powerful position in the world.
Named after abraham lincoln and the log cabin where he was born, lincoln logs were invented by john lloyd wright, son of famous architect frank lloyd wright. Each of them has been very human however with all the foibles and eccentricities that entails. This unique collection doesnt feature the same old biographies, but rather showcases these presidents through interesting new perspectives or situations. James monroe chased william crawford, the secretary of the treasury, out of the white house with a pair of fire tongs 6. With the us election fast approaching, weve decided to take a look at our books which involve some of the most famous presidents. Unfortunately, shes quite sick at the moment and i believe currently in a nyquil induced coma, so might be a bit. Below is an interesting tidbit about each person who has held the highest. The first official white house website was unveiled during bill clintons tenure in 1994, but the president himself wasnt much for sitting in front of a keyboard. The presidents are listed in the order in which they served the nation. So, if youve got 10 minutes to spare, why not check out these 100 strange but true facts that will shock you. Readers can learn about our new president and relive the course of american history through digestible information about each presidents term in office and the major political issues of each era, as well as through detailed timelines and. Yet, as much as we hold them in high esteem, we forget that behind the prestigious white house doors those mighty presidents are just as quirky and flawed as you and i. There have been 43 presidents with one serving a second term after a lost term of the united states.
The presidents in the top row include, from left to right, george h. Bush and donald trump are the only presidents to have earned a master of business administration mba degree. The sculpture of four famous presidents george washington, thomas jefferson, theodore roosevelt, and abraham lincoln was carved into the granite rock face over many decades. In 1806, jackson shot charles dickinson, who had accused him of cheating on a horse race bet and then insulted his wife, rachel. But dont rely on it for an accurate historical account. We no longer have to rely on heavy textbooks with small fonts and stale illustrations for information on our nations leaders. This giant monument is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2016.
Feb 15, 2016 strange facts about american presidents 2152016. The grand view terrace is at the end of the avenue of flags. For more incredible facts like these, pick up 5,000 awesome facts about everything. Trivia and unusual facts about us presidents 2007 series. By joseph nathan kane and janet podell the authoritative source for information about the lives, backgrounds, and terms of office of every american president, from george washington onward, wilson s acclaimed facts about the presidents series continues with its muchanticipated eighth edition.
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