This is a list of facts that have absolutely no bearing on anyones eternal salvation. The poastmaster general earns more than the vice president. Fun and interesting facts about president jimmy carter. Learn these facts about the history of the post office and how mail gets delivered. As a handy desk reference for basic facts about the presidents, this book is okay. Because the kkk was a powerful political force, truman was encouraged to join the organization.
But dont rely on it for an accurate historical account. Shocking things you didnt know about every us president george washington 17891797 washington had terrible, decaying teeth so he wore dentures made from. Below was a more complex short rundown of the presidency. Ive enjoyed joseph nathan kanes resource facts about the presidents since reagan was in office. Read on for more weird facts about our countrys leaders. He also refused to accept his presidential salary, which was. George washington was the only president unanimously elected.
In honor of presidents day weve put together some of our favorite fun facts about presidents. In honor of independence day, weve gathered a starspangled list of facts about all 44 presidents of the united states. True tales of childhood from americas presidents by david stabler and illustrated by doogie horner is a great fun book full of fun little stories about presidents when they were young kids like us. For each president, theres a one or twopage entry, listing the presidents name and date served, his vice president, his wife, and other basics. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are. Interesting facts about every us president insider. Click on the president s name for more information. Below are many interesting personal facts about the 39th president of the united states, jimmy carter, courtesy of the carter center in atlanta, ga. Thomas jefferson 18011809 he kept pet mockingbirds because he. George washington, a founding father of the united states, led the continental army to victory in the revolutionary war and was americas first president. President of the united states and what was happening during their term. Very well written and interesting facts about each u. Meaning all of the state representatives voted for him.
The only president to be unanimously elected was george washington 17321799. Andrew jackson is the only president to kill a man in a duel. Donald trump owns 17 golf courses around the world. Thomas jefferson could have been a meteorologist had the gig as president fell. He wrote books for an adult literacy program in africa. John adams died on the same day as thomas jefferson, july 4th, 1826. 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. The presidents are listed in the order in which they served the nation. Presidential trivia, fun facts and firsts legends of america. Each commander in chief has brought his own flair to the job. Where the wild things are was president obamas choice of childrens book to read over the easter weekend, so here are some fun facts that you may or.
One of president george washingtons favorite foods was ice cream. But behind every boring textbook page is a treasure trove of super interesting facts. This book is brimming with information about each presidents family, congress, administration officials, and just about anything else you might want to know about them. Its the birthday of ronald reagan, and it is not hard to find some interesting facts about the 40th president. Here are some interesting facts about our presidents, from george washington to donald trump. In 1806, jackson shot charles dickinson, who had accused him of cheating on a horse race bet and then insulted his wife, rachel. 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. Strange facts about american presidents john adams. Thomas jefferson believed that soaking your feet in a bucket. James madison was the shortest president, standing at just. The weirdest fact about every american president 247 wall st. John adams 17971801 a 1816 portrait of john adams from samuel morse. Ten fascinating presidential facts to impress on presidents day learn a new side of the commandersinchief, from whiskey seances and magazine cover boys.
John adams last words were allegedly thomas jefferson survives. Jimmy carter went on record as having seen a ufo, and hes the first known president to do so. It had a top info box of each presidents biographical info, name of vp, and a couple of fun facts. Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. Andrew jackson was the first president to ride a railroad train barack obama collects spiderman and conan the barbarian comic books.
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