President Fun Facts

The youngest person to be elected president of the United States was John F. Kennedy at the age of

2. Thomas Jefferson was a true polymath; he was a president, but he was also an architect, inventor, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Theodore Roosevelt was an avid outdoorsman and adventurer, known for his love of hunting, hiking, and exploring.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms in office.

Abraham Lincoln was known for his wit and sense of humor, often telling funny stories to lighten the mood during difficult times.

George Washington was a true animal lover and had many pets, including horses, dogs, and even a parrot.

Harry S. Truman once said, The buck stops here, referring to his responsibility as president for making critical decisions.

Lyndon B. Johnson had a pet beagle named Him. He was often seen picking Him up by his ears, which caused some controversy.

Barack Obama is an avid basketball fan and even played on his high school varsity team.

Calvin Coolidge was known for his thrifty nature and was often called Silent Cal because he rarely spoke unless necessary.

Jimmy Carter was the first president to be born in a hospital.

John Quincy Adams was an accomplished writer and even published several books after his presidency.

Woodrow Wilson was the president who established the Federal Reserve System, which still plays a critical role in the U.S. economy today.

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Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached by the House of Representatives.

William Taft was the heaviest president in U.S. history, weighing over 300 pounds.

John F. Kennedy was the first Catholic president of the United States.

Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover were fluent in Mandarin Chinese and would often speak it in private conversations.

Ulysses S. Grant was an excellent horse rider and had a close bond with his beloved horse, Cincinnati.

Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms: 1885-1889 and 1893-1897.

Richard Nixon was an accomplished pianist and even played for famous musicians such as Duke Ellington.

Ronald Reagan was a famous Hollywood actor before becoming president, starring in over 50 films.

James Garfield was multilingual and could fluently speak Latin, Greek, French, and German.

William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address in history, lasting for over 8,000 words.

Warren G. Harding was an avid poker player and often held poker sessions in the White House.

Andrew Jackson was the first president to ride on a train.

Franklin Pierce was the first president to have a Christmas tree in the White House.

Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have electricity in the White House.

James Madison was the shortest U.S. president at 5 feet 4 inches.

Chester A. Arthur was a fashion icon and was known for his impeccable style, always wearing tailor-made suits.

George H. W. Bush was known for his love of skydiving and completed his first jump at the age of 72.

George W. Bush was a cheerleader during his high school years.

William McKinley was the first president to ride in an electric vehicle during his inauguration parade.

Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born as a U.S. citizen. All previous presidents were born as British subjects.

James Buchanan never married and was the only bachelor president in U.S. history.

Gerald Ford worked as a fashion model before entering politics.

Thomas Jefferson owned a pet mockingbird named Dick.

John Tyler had 15 children, the most of any U.S. president.

Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to have a telephone in the White House.

James Monroe was the last president who was also a founding father of the United States.

Andrew Johnson was the only U.S. president to be a senator after serving as president.

William Howard Taft was a big fan of baseball and is credited with starting the tradition of throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was an accomplished painter and completed over 250 artworks during his lifetime.

Millard Fillmore installed the first bathtub in the White House.

James K. Polk promised to only serve one term as president and kept his promise.

Benjamin Franklin suggested the turkey as the national bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle.