The other day I was watching the news and the newscaster commented on Chelsea Clinton's upcoming wedding. That got me thinking about her dad when he was President and about all the other Presidents we've had through-out history. So, in honor of the 4th of July I spent some time learning about our Presidents. These are a few of the fun things I learned:
1. The President with the shortest term in office was William Henry Harrison. He served for 1 month before dying of complications from a cold.
2. Our 11th President was named Polk. (Just say President Polk a few times, it's funny) :)
3. Zachary Taylor was our 12th President and the only President never to have held any previous elected office. He only served for 16 months as President when he died from gastroenteritis.
4. President Teddy Roosevelt was the youngest President, taking office at the age of 42 after President McKinley was shot and killed.
5. President Grover Cleveland is the only one to serve 2 non-consecutive terms. He served as the 22nd President from 1885 - 1889 and then again as the 24th President from 1893 - 1897.
6. Apparently, President Taft was the heaviest President (avg of 300lbs) and also the last President to have facial hair in office. (Random, I know).
Anyway, I hope you all have a great 4th of July weekend!
1. The President with the shortest term in office was William Henry Harrison. He served for 1 month before dying of complications from a cold.
2. Our 11th President was named Polk. (Just say President Polk a few times, it's funny) :)
3. Zachary Taylor was our 12th President and the only President never to have held any previous elected office. He only served for 16 months as President when he died from gastroenteritis.
4. President Teddy Roosevelt was the youngest President, taking office at the age of 42 after President McKinley was shot and killed.
5. President Grover Cleveland is the only one to serve 2 non-consecutive terms. He served as the 22nd President from 1885 - 1889 and then again as the 24th President from 1893 - 1897.
6. Apparently, President Taft was the heaviest President (avg of 300lbs) and also the last President to have facial hair in office. (Random, I know).
Anyway, I hope you all have a great 4th of July weekend!
1 comment:
That's crazy!!! I have only heard of a couple of these guys, that's so weird!
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