* Barack Obama is our 44th president, but there have actually only been 43 presidents. Grover Cleveland was elected for two non-consecutive terms and is counted twice. (22nd and 24th)
*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president, measuring 6'4". Conversely, James Madison was the shortest at 5'4".
*James Buchanun was the only President never to marry.
*6 presidents did not have children.
*John Tyler was the president with the most children. He was a father to 15.
*Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Adams, and James Monroe all died on the 4th of July. Calvin Coolidge was born on this day.
*Ulysses S. Grant was given a $20 speeding ticket for riding his horse to fast down a Washington street.
*Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer.
*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president, measuring 6'4". Conversely, James Madison was the shortest at 5'4".
*James Buchanun was the only President never to marry.
*6 presidents did not have children.
*John Tyler was the president with the most children. He was a father to 15.
*Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Adams, and James Monroe all died on the 4th of July. Calvin Coolidge was born on this day.
*Ulysses S. Grant was given a $20 speeding ticket for riding his horse to fast down a Washington street.
*Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer.
Sources:
http://www.littleknownfactsshow.com/presidents.html
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