U.S. History
Surprising Facts About Every U.S. President
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Between 1789 and today, 45 people have served as president of the United States. During their time in office, as well as throughout their lives before and after the presidency, these leaders saw accomplishments and setbacks that shaped the nation in ways both big and small. Some of these stories have gone down in history, while others — such as George Washington’s time as a whiskey distiller, or Franklin D. Roosevelt’s pioneering foray into television — are less well known. Here are some surprising and fascinating facts about every U.S. president in history. Photo credit: John Greim/ ...Read More
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