The Reason Why John Adams And Ben Franklin Once Shared A Bed
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams are among the most well-known figures in American politics. Here's the reason why they once shared a bed.
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How Cherries Are Tied To President Zachary Taylor's Death
President Zachary Taylor was in office for only 16 months before his unexpected death.
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How Lincoln's Son Was Linked To The Assassination Of Three US Presidents
What history forgets to teach is that Lincoln's son, Robert, bore witness to other presidential tragedies, years after the death of his father.
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Why Florida Would Have Never Been A State Without John Quincy Adams
Anyone who has enjoyed the warm, beautiful beaches of Florida owes thanks to John Quincy Adams, as his talks with Spain changed the geography of the U.S.
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Thomas Jefferson Had A Secret Retreat You May Not Know About
The nation's third president liked to get away from his bustling plantation at Monticello for the quiet of the countryside near Lynchburg, Virginia.
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President James Garfield's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
Let's go back a century and a half ago to Washington, D.C., and get the scoop on what former U.S. President James Garfield liked to eat.
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John Quincy Adams' Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
With political experience under his belt, you would think the role of president would be natural for John Quincy Adams. Turns out this was not exactly the case.
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President William Henry Harrison's Favorite Meal Will Surprise You
William Henry Harrison was president of the United States for just one month before he died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841, the first president to die in office.
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Inside The Feud Between Davy Crockett And Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson made several enemies throughout his life. One of those was the legendary outdoorsman and rustic fashion icon Davy Crockett.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
Given the extremely fast-paced and demanding nature of the president's job, it's perhaps not unexpected that they make some wrong decisions.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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Why Andrew Johnson Pardoned Abraham Lincoln's Attempted Assassin
On March 1, 1869, President Andrew Johnson issued a pardon to Samuel Arnold, one of the men found guilty of a conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln.
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The Truth About George Washington Carver's School On Wheels
It was the die-hard pursuit of his education that provided George Washington Carvver the opportunities to succeed in life.
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The Truth About Lewis' Time As Thomas Jefferson's Secretary
Meriwether Lewis served as Thomas Jefferson's personal secretary before embarking on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Nicolas Maduro considers himself the president of Venezuela, yet the U.S. and more than 50 other nations refuse to recognize him as such.
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Did Abraham Lincoln Own Slaves?
One question about which there is little ambiguity is whether or not President Abraham Lincoln ever owned slaves.
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This Former U.S. President Had The Most Pets
This presidents menagerie included 11 horses, six dogs, five guinea pigs, two cats, one pig, one badger, one macaw, one bear, one hen, one rabbit, and many more
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The Shady Way George Washington Kept Slaves His Entire Life
George Washington, America's first president, was a slave owner like many of his fellow Founding Fathers and other wealthy farmers of his time.
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Why George Washington's Second Term Was A Nightmare
Here are some of the challenges George Washington faced during his turbulent second term as president of the United States.
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Here's Where George Washington Lived Instead Of The White House
Many people might be surprised that the place was not always called the White House, which became the official name during President Theodore Roosevelt's term.
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This President Was One Of The Mexican-American War's Harshest Critics
One American president made a splash on the national political stage in 1847 with his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
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The Reason John Adams Once Pardoned A Man For Treason
President John Adams surprised many when he pardoned John Fries, who was part of a group of farmers protesting a tax on their lands, buildings, and slaves.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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Ronald Reagan's Most Controversial Presidential Pardon You've Never Heard Of
Ronald Reagan had a reputation of being a law-and-order president, but one of his final presidential pardons may surprise you. This is why is was controversial.
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Why George Washington Never Had Kids Of His Own
George Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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