14 Fun Facts About the Presidents

14 Fun Facts About the Presidents: A 15-Minute Book (15-Minute Books 1503)

by Jeannie Meekins

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The presidents of the United States are some of the most well-known people in the world. But even the most famous presidents have some lesser-known facts about them. Here are 14 fun facts about the presidents that you may not know.

1. Abraham Lincoln was a wrestler.

Before he became president, Lincoln was a successful wrestler. He was known for his strength and agility, and he once defeated a man who was much larger than him.

2. George Washington had dentures made of wood.

Washington's dentures were made of a variety of materials, including wood, gold, and ivory. He had several sets of dentures, and he would often switch them out depending on the occasion.

3. Thomas Jefferson was a vegetarian.

Jefferson was a strong advocate for animal rights, and he believed that eating meat was cruel and unnecessary. He was also a talented chef, and he often prepared vegetarian meals for his guests.

4. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House.

The White House was not completed until 1800, so Adams was the first president to live there. He and his wife, Abigail, moved into the White House in 1800, and they lived there until 1801.

5. James Madison was the shortest president.

Madison was only 5'4" tall, making him the shortest president in American history. He was also the lightest president, weighing only 100 pounds.

6. James Monroe was the first president to wear glasses.

Monroe was nearsighted, and he began wearing glasses in his early 50s. He was the first president to wear glasses regularly, and he helped to make glasses more acceptable for everyday use.

7. John Quincy Adams was the first president to have a bathtub.

Adams was a big fan of bathing, and he had a bathtub installed in the White House. He was also the first president to have a swimming pool.

8. Andrew Jackson was the first president to have a pet parrot.

Jackson's parrot was named Poll, and it was a regular fixture in the White House. Poll was known for its foul mouth, and it often swore at guests and visitors.

9. William Henry Harrison was the first president to die in office.

Harrison died of pneumonia just one month after taking office. He is the only president to die in office from a disease.

10. Zachary Taylor was the first president to be a general.

Taylor was a successful military leader, and he served as president from 1849 to 1850. He is the only president to have served as a general in the United States Army.

11. Millard Fillmore was the first president to have a mustache.

Fillmore's mustache was quite distinctive, and it helped to make him one of the most recognizable presidents of his time. He is the only president to have worn a mustache.

12. Franklin Pierce was the first president to have a beard.

Pierce's beard was also quite distinctive, and it helped to make him one of the most recognizable presidents of his time. He is the only president to have worn a beard.

13. James Buchanan was the only president who never married.

Buchanan was a lifelong bachelor, and he is the only president who never married. He is also the only president who did not have any children.

14. Barack Obama was the first African American president.

Obama was elected president in 2008, making him the first African American president in American history. He served two terms, and he left office in 2017.

These are just a few of the many fun facts about the presidents of the United States. The presidents are a diverse group of people, and they have all made their own unique contributions to American history. Learning about the presidents can help us to better understand our past and our present.

14 Fun Facts About the Presidents: A 15-Minute Book (15-Minute Books 1503)

by Jeannie Meekins

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2041 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	34 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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