Both the AP American History and Government and Politics exams are over. Yes, now it’s time to sit back and relax till summer time hits. You’ve read about significant changes and impacts that the U.S. presidents have made on the nation… but your textbook never went in depth with the characteristics of the presidents and the fun that they had. That being said, let the countdown begin. These are the top 10 cool facts about the U.S. presidents.
10.) James Madison was the first graduate student at Princeton University.
9.) George Washington had poor dental health and because so, he rarely smiled.
8.) Jimmy Carter claims that he saw a UFO back in 1973.
7.) Franklin Roosevelt’s wife was actually his 5th cousin.
6.) President George Bush Sr. once vomited on the Japanese Prime Minister’s lap on a visit to Japan. Afterwards, Bushusuru entered the Japanese language meaning “do the Bush thing” or to vomit in public.
5.) Lincoln and Kennedy’s assassinations both had a lot in mysterious coincidences including both presidents had seven letters to their last names, they were both shot on a Friday next to their wives, both the assassins had three names with 15 letters, Lincoln’s assassins shot him in a theater and was captured at a warehouse, and Kennedy’s assassin shot him from a warehouse and was captured in a theater.
4.) Herbert Hoover had two pet alligators and often let them roam around in the White House.
3.) Ronald Reagan was honored with the Most Nearly Perfect Male Figure Award at the University of California and because so, was awarded the opportunity to pose almost nude in an art class learning to sculpt the human body.
2.) Teddy Roosevelt was once shot in the chest at an assassination attempt while reading a speech in Milwaukee. He stated, “I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot [but] I give you my word, I do not care a rap about being shot; not a rap.” He then proceeded with his speech.
1.) George Bush was the cheer leading captain during his senior year at high school.
Which fact do you find most interesting? Comment below and let us know!