Facts about Presidents

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Over 170 fun facts about Presidents including 25 fun facts about Presidents especially for kids and one fun fact about every President.

Table of Contents

• Presidents Facts 1-25
• Presidents Facts 25-50
• Presidents Facts 51-75
• Presidents Facts 76-100
• Presidents Facts for Kids 1-25
• Fun Facts about Every President 1-25
• Fun Facts about Every President 26-45

Presidents Facts 1-25

Here are 25 fun facts about Presidents:

1. George Washington was the only US president who was unanimously elected.
2. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day, July 4th, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
3. James Madison was the shortest president, standing at just 5 feet 4 inches.
4. Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president, standing at 6 feet 4 inches.
5. Andrew Jackson was the first president to ride on a train.
6. James Garfield could write in Latin with one hand and Greek with the other, simultaneously.
7. Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.
8. Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to win a Nobel Peace Prize, for his role in negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War.
9. William Howard Taft was the heaviest president, weighing over 300 pounds.
10. Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke while in office that left him partially paralyzed.
11. Warren G. Harding gambled away a set of White House china.
12. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to serve more than two terms, and he was elected to four.
13. Harry S. Truman had a sign on his desk that read “The Buck Stops Here.”
14. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to use a helicopter while in office.
15. John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic president.
16. Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to have a TV set installed in the White House.
17. Richard Nixon was the only president to resign from office.
18. Gerald Ford was the only president who was never elected to either the presidency or the vice presidency.
19. Jimmy Carter was the first president to be born in a hospital.
20. Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor before he became president.
21. George H.W. Bush was a World War II Navy pilot.
22. Bill Clinton was the second president to be impeached, but he was not removed from office.
23. George W. Bush was the first president to have a master’s degree in business administration.
24. Barack Obama was the first African American president.
25. Donald Trump was the first president to be impeached twice.

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Presidents Facts 26-50

Here are another 25 fun facts about Presidents:

26. Joe Biden is the oldest president to be elected, at age 78.
27. Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair.
28. James Madison was the first president to wear trousers instead of knee breeches.
29. John Quincy Adams was known to skinny dip in the Potomac River.
30. Andrew Johnson was drunk during his inauguration.
31. Ulysses S. Grant was given a speeding ticket while riding his horse through Washington, D.C.
32. Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to use a telephone in the White House.
33. Chester A. Arthur owned 80 pairs of pants.
34. Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have electricity in the White House.
35. William McKinley was the first president to ride in an automobile.
36. Teddy Roosevelt was shot while giving a campaign speech, but he continued to give the speech before seeking medical attention.
37. William Howard Taft was the first president to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game.
38. Warren G. Harding was the first president to own a radio in the White House.
39. Herbert Hoover was the first president born west of the Mississippi River.
40. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to appear on television.
41. Harry S. Truman was the first president to fly in a jet airplane.
42. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to have a color television in the White House.
43. John F. Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency, at age 43.
44. Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to appoint an African American to the Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall.
45. Richard Nixon visited China and met with Chairman Mao Zedong, which marked the beginning of normalized relations between the US and China.
46. Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
47. Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, for his efforts to promote peace and democracy.
48. Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. in 1981.
49. George H.W. Bush was the first sitting vice president to be elected president since Martin Van Buren in 1836.
50. Bill Clinton played the saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show during his 1992 presidential campaign.

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Presidents Facts 51-75

Here are another 25 fun facts about Presidents:

51. George Washington had a set of false teeth, which were made from a combination of human teeth, animal teeth, and ivory.
52. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House, which was completed during his presidency.
53. Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia.
54. James Madison was the first president to declare war, during the War of 1812.
55. James Monroe was the last president who was a Founding Father of the United States.
56. John Quincy Adams was a skilled linguist, and could speak seven languages fluently.
57. Andrew Jackson was the first president to have an assassination attempt made against him, in 1835.
58. Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born a US citizen, rather than a British subject.
59. William Henry Harrison was the first president to die in office, just 31 days after his inauguration.
60. John Tyler was the first vice president to become president due to the death of the sitting president.
61. James K. Polk accomplished all of his major presidential goals in a single term, and chose not to run for re-election.
62. Zachary Taylor died just 16 months into his presidency, and was succeeded by his vice president, Millard Fillmore.
63. Franklin Pierce was the first president to have a Christmas tree in the White House.
64. James Buchanan is considered by many historians to be one of the worst presidents in US history.
65. Abraham Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated, in 1865.
66. Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House of Representatives, but was not convicted by the Senate.
67. Ulysses S. Grant was the first president to write his memoirs after leaving office.
68. Rutherford B. Hayes was known for his strict adherence to temperance, and refused to serve alcohol in the White House.
69. James A. Garfield was assassinated just four months into his presidency.
70. Chester A. Arthur became president after Garfield’s assassination, and surprised many by championing civil service reform.
71. Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, and is counted as both the 22nd and 24th president.
72. Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have his voice recorded, on a wax cylinder in 1889.
73. William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, and was succeeded by his vice president, Theodore Roosevelt.
74. Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest person ever to become president, at age 42.
75. William Howard Taft was the only president to later serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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Presidents Facts 76-100

Here are another 25 fun facts about Presidents:

76. Woodrow Wilson won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919, for his role in founding the League of Nations.
77. Warren G. Harding’s presidency was marred by numerous scandals, including the Teapot Dome scandal.
78. Calvin Coolidge was known for his quiet demeanor and conservative politics, earning him the nickname “Silent Cal.”
79. Herbert Hoover was president during the Great Depression, and is often criticized for his handling of the crisis.
80. Franklin D. Roosevelt served the longest tenure of any president, from 1933 until his death in 1945.
81. Harry S. Truman made the controversial decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945.
82. Dwight D. Eisenhower was a five-star general in the US Army before becoming president.
83. John F. Kennedy was known for his youthful energy and charisma, and his presidency came to be known as the “Camelot” era.
84. Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
85. Richard Nixon became the first president to resign from office, in 1974, due to the Watergate scandal.
86. Gerald Ford became president after Nixon’s resignation, and was the only person to serve as both vice president and president without being elected to either office.
87. Jimmy Carter established the Department of Education and the Department of Energy during his presidency.
88. Ronald Reagan was known for his conservative politics and his role in ending the Cold War.
89. George H.W. Bush oversaw the Gulf War, which began in 1990 after Iraq invaded Kuwait.
90. Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1998, but was not convicted by the Senate.
91. George W. Bush was president during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and launched the War on Terror in response.
92. Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States, and served two terms from 2009 to 2017.
93. Donald Trump was the first president to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives, but was not convicted by the Senate either time.
94. Joe Biden is the oldest person ever to be elected president, at age 78.
95. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day, July 4, 1826, which happened to be the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
96. James Monroe was the first president to travel by steamboat.
97. Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born a native speaker of English.
98. Zachary Taylor was the last president to own slaves while in office.
99. Franklin Pierce was arrested for running over a woman with his horse in 1853, but the charges were later dropped.
100. James Garfield was ambidextrous and could write in Greek with one hand while simultaneously writing in Latin with the other.

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Presidents Facts for Kids 1-25

Here are another 25 fun facts about Presidents that kids might enjoy:

1. George Washington had fake teeth made out of animal bone and human teeth!
2. Thomas Jefferson loved vanilla ice cream so much that he had a special recipe for it.
3. James Madison was only 5’4″ tall, making him the shortest president in U.S. history.
4. James Monroe was the first president to ride on a steamboat.
5. John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator that he kept in the White House.
6. Andrew Jackson kept a pet parrot named Poll who could swear like a sailor.
7. Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born in the United States.
8. William Henry Harrison had the shortest presidency in history, lasting only 32 days.
9. John Tyler had 15 children, more than any other president.
10. James K. Polk was the first president to have his photograph taken while in office.
11. Zachary Taylor was known for his love of horses, and kept a horse named Whitey on the White House lawn.
12. Franklin Pierce was the first president to have a Christmas tree in the White House.
13. Abraham Lincoln was a skilled wrestler and only lost one match out of around 300.
14. Andrew Johnson was the only president who was a tailor before he became president.
15. Ulysses S. Grant had a horse named Cincinnati that he rode during the Civil War.
16. Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to use a telephone.
17. James Garfield was ambidextrous and could write with both hands at the same time.
18. Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have electricity in the White House.
19. William McKinley had a pet parrot named Washington Post who could whistle “Yankee Doodle.”
20. Theodore Roosevelt had a pet bear named Jonathan Edwards that he kept at the White House.
21. William Howard Taft was so large that he got stuck in the White House bathtub!
22. Woodrow Wilson kept a flock of sheep on the White House lawn to help with World War I fundraising.
23. Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon named Rebecca that he used to walk on a leash.
24. Herbert Hoover spoke Mandarin Chinese fluently and often used it to conduct diplomatic business.
25. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to appear on television, and he gave a speech from the White House in 1939.

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Fun Facts about Every President 1-25

Here are another 25 fun facts about Presidents:

1. George Washington was known for his love of animals and kept many pets, including a parrot, horses, dogs, and even a donkey named Royal Gift.
2. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House, which was then known as the Executive Mansion.
3. Thomas Jefferson was an avid inventor and is credited with inventing the swivel chair, the polygraph (not to be confused with the lie detector), and the dumbwaiter.
4. James Madison was only 5’4″ tall and weighed less than 100 pounds, making him the smallest president in U.S. history.
5. James Monroe was the last president who was also a founding father of the United States.
6. John Quincy Adams was the first president to be photographed while in office.
7. Andrew Jackson was the first president to ride on a train.
8. Martin Van Buren was the first president born as a U.S. citizen, rather than a British subject.
9. William Henry Harrison had the shortest presidency in history, lasting only 32 days before he died of pneumonia.
10. John Tyler was the first vice president to become president after the death of a sitting president, and he served for nearly four years after William Henry Harrison’s death.
11. James K. Polk was the first president to have his photograph taken while in office, and he was also the first to serve only one term voluntarily.
12. Zachary Taylor was known for his love of horses and kept several horses, including his favorite horse, Whitey, on the White House lawn.
13. Millard Fillmore installed the first bathtub in the White House, although this is now known to be a myth.
14. Franklin Pierce was arrested for running over a woman with his horse in 1853, but the charges were later dropped.
15. James Buchanan is the only president who never married, and he served during one of the most tumultuous times in U.S. history, just before the Civil War.
16. Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor and often told jokes and funny stories to lighten the mood during difficult times.
17. Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached, although he was not convicted by the Senate and remained in office.
18. Ulysses S. Grant was known for his love of horses and was often seen riding a horse named Cincinnati during the Civil War.
19. Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to use a telephone, and he also oversaw the end of Reconstruction.
20. James A. Garfield was ambidextrous and could write in Greek with one hand while simultaneously writing in Latin with the other.
21. Chester A. Arthur was known for his dapper style and was nicknamed the “Gentleman Boss.”
22. Grover Cleveland was the first president to be married in the White House, and he also served two non-consecutive terms.
23. Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have electricity in the White House, and he also oversaw the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
24. William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, making him the third president to be assassinated in U.S. history.
25. Theodore Roosevelt was known for his love of the outdoors and conservation, and he created many national parks and protected areas.

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Fun Facts about Every President 26-45

Here are another 25 fun facts about Presidents:

26. William Howard Taft was the first president to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game, starting a tradition that continues to this day.
27. Woodrow Wilson kept a flock of sheep on the White House lawn to help with World War I fundraising, and he also oversaw the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
28. Warren G. Harding was the first president to ride in an automobile to his inauguration in 1921.
29. Calvin Coolidge was known for his economy of words and was often referred to as “Silent Cal” because of his quiet nature.
30. Herbert Hoover was an accomplished engineer and was responsible for helping to build the Hoover Dam.
31. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to serve more than two terms, and he was also the first to use the phrase “New Deal” to describe his economic policies.
32. Harry S. Truman was the first president to give a televised address from the White House, and he also oversaw the end of World War II.
33. Dwight D. Eisenhower was a five-star general who led the Allied forces in Europe during World War II before becoming president.
34. John F. Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency, and he also inspired a generation with his vision for space exploration and the creation of the Peace Corps.
35. Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, which prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
36. Richard Nixon was the first president to visit China, and he also signed the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act into law.
37. Gerald Ford was the first person to become president without being elected as either president or vice president, and he also pardoned Richard Nixon for his role in the Watergate scandal.
38. Jimmy Carter is known for his humanitarian work and helped negotiate the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.
39. Ronald Reagan was an actor before becoming president, and he helped bring an end to the Cold War.
40. George H.W. Bush was a World War II veteran who also served as director of the CIA before becoming president.
41. Bill Clinton was the second president to be impeached, although he was not removed from office, and he also oversaw the longest period of economic expansion in U.S. history.
42. George W. Bush was president during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and launched the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
43. Barack Obama was the first African American president, and he oversaw the passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
44. Donald Trump was the first president to be impeached twice, and he also made history by meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
45. Joe Biden is the oldest person ever elected to the presidency, and he has focused on issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and racial justice.

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