What are some weird facts about past US presidents?

Something you wouldn't expect from one of the most famous politicians in American history: Jefferson hated public speaking so much that he only gave two speeches in his presidency, one per ... Due to his penchant for outdated Revolutionary War era dress, Monroe's nickname was "The Last Cocked Hat. read more

According to some accounts, he was inducted, though he was “never active.” Other accounts claim that though he gave the KKK a $10 membership fee, he demanded it back and was never inducted or initiated. [7][10] Grover Cleveland was the only president in history to hold the job of a hangman. read more

Many presidents had unusual careers before entering the White House. Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, was a peanut farmer. Ronald Reagan, the 40th president, was a movie actor. And Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, once worked chopping rails for fences. read more

During the Revolutionary War George Washington hosted a dance for his officers. When the wife of Nathanael Greene rashly declared that she could dance all night, Washington dared her to prove it. read more