The Theory About Zachary Taylor's Death That Changes Everything
Whenever a president dies in office, there are going to be questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. That's certainly true of Zachary Taylor.
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James Madison's IQ Might Surprise You
The presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible
It's part of the transition of power: The incoming president places one hand on a Bible and raises the other hand, to take the oath of office. Have all of them?
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This Was The First President To Be Photographed
Which U.S. president holds the distinction of being the first to be photographed? Depending on who you ask, it's a two-way tie.
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The First American President To Be Assassinated
The United States of America was not even a century old when an assassin struck, murdering the chief executive at the beginning of his second term of office.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Presidents' Bodies After They Died
For some presidents, when they die, the excitement is only beginning. Here are the weirdest things that happened to presidents' bodies after they died.
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How George W. Bush And Hugh Hefner Are Related
It's said that you can pick your friends, but not your family. Both Hugh Hefner and President George W. Bush would probably have agreed with that.
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The Only President To Get Married At The White House
Every presidential administration hosts its share of celebrations, dinners, parties -- some professional, some familial. But what about White House weddings?
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The Only President To Be Arrested (So Far)
Ulysses S. Grant has gone down in history for many reasons: his decisive leadership of Union forces during the Civil War; his presidency. Also, speeding.
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This Was The First Left-Handed President
Life has its challenges, even more so for those of us born left-handed. Trying to find a pair of scissors that works. Student desk designs. Being president.
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Bill Clinton's IQ Might Surprise You
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has been a prominent figure in both modern history and popular culture. But do you know what his IQ is?
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This Was The First American President To Resign
Scandal has been the undoing of many a career, whether in business, the arts, the military, or even -- perhaps especially -- national politics.
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Here's Who Inherited John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Money After He Died
The life of John F. Kennedy Jr. — the child of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy — tragically came to an end on July 16, 1999.
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The Only American Presidents To Be Assassinated
Trying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
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This Is The First President To Put A Christmas Tree In The White House
It's easy to forget that presidents have families, too, even at Christmas. When did the Christmas Tree first come to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
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The First Lady Who Created Themes For White House Christmases
Families often have traditional decorations they use at the holidays. The residents of the White House bring their own unique vision and style each year.
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Why Andrew Jackson Had A 1,400 Pound Block Of Cheese In The White House
Fans of The West Wing may think Andrew Jackson was a cheese-loving altruist, but here's the real reason he had a 1,400 block of cheese in the White House.
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How George Washington And Napoleon Bonaparte Were Related
It's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The American President Believed To Have Had The Highest IQ
We've all known people who maybe weren't as smart as they looked. Or the reverse. It applies to politics -- have some U.S. presidents been smarter than others?
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The American President Believed To Have Had The Lowest IQ
Intelligence is important, especially when you're running a country. We all hope the presidents are bright. Nevertheless, were some smarter than others?
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Thomas Jefferson's IQ Will Surprise You
Defenders of the president will often state that the chief executive is "a lot smarter than you think." Now, research has determined past presidents' IQ scores.
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This Is The First President Born In A Hospital
Part of the allure of presidential history resides in the homespun and, sometimes surprising ways they entered this world.
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What George Washington Typically Ate In A Day
While George Washington enjoyed many foods in his lifetime, he was eventually forced to settle for soft foods that did not require much chewing.
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What The President's Escape Plan Looks Like If The U.S. Ever Got Attacked
So far in history, the need for a United States president to escape impending danger to the capital has been a relatively rare one.
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Barack Obama's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
Former United States President Barack Obama has been out of office for years now, and his biggest regret as head of state may surprise you.
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Jimmy Carter's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
The presidency of Jimmy Carter was in many respects one of good intentions gone awry, and his biggest regret as leader may surprise you.
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