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Facts about US Presidents Facts about US Presidents for kids: Fun Fact Sheet US Presidents Fact 1: The US Presidents are the head of the Executive Branch of government that enforces the law and is responsible for the daily administration of the government. There are three Branches of government (Legislative, Judiciary and Executive) which provide a controlled system by which everyone is bound by the Constitution which is the Supreme law of the land. US Presidents Fact 2: Each of the presidents assumes the duties of Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. US Presidents Fact 3: Duties: The US Presidents have the power to declare war, agree treaties and regulate foreign trade on behalf of the United States of America US Presidents Fact 4: The Presidents and the Vice Presidents are elected by the people every four years and have offices in the White House. US Presidents Fact 5: Eligibility: US Presidents must be a natural born citizen of the US, a resident of the US for 14 years and be 35 years of age US Presidents Fact 6: Terms in office: US Presidents serve in office for a term of four years. The 22nd amendment, which started with the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, limits the this to two terms - a total of eight years. US Presidents Fact 7: The President's Executive Oath of Office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." US Presidents Fact 8: The US Presidents approve the laws that Congress creates. If he agrees with the law, he signs it and the law goes into effect. If the President does not like a bill, he can veto it. US Presidents Fact 9: Succession: If a president dies, resigns, is disabled, or is removed from office, the Vice president assumes the office. US Presidents Fact 10: The US President's Cabinet: The President appoints members of his cabinet to act as his official advisory group and to head executive departments. The Senate must confirm members of the presidential cabinet. Facts about US Presidents for kids: Fun Fact Sheet Facts about US Presidents Interesting Facts about George Washington Short, fun, interesting facts and little known about George Washington: "George Washington died of pneumonia with an infection of the larynx that resulted in suffocation" Interesting Facts about John AdamsShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about President John Adams: "John Adams and his friend (and sometimes enemy) Thomas Jefferson, both died on July 4th, 1826" Interesting Facts about Thomas JeffersonShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Thomas Jefferson: "Jefferson initiated the custom of a President shaking hands, rather than bowing, to greet guests" Interesting Facts about James MadisonShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about James Madison: "James Madison was the first president to wear long pants! All the previous presidents wore knee breeches!" Interesting Facts about James MonroeShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about President James Monroe: "The White House was painted white the year James Monroe became president." Interesting Facts about John Quincy AdamsShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about John Quincy Adams: "John Quincy Adams was the first president to have his photo taken on April 13, 1843." Interesting Facts about Andrew JacksonShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about Andrew Jackson: "Jackson enjoyed sports such as horse racing and cock fighting." Interesting Facts about Martin Van BurenShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about President Martin Van Buren: "Martin Van Buren had large mutton-chop sideburns - the fashion of the day." Interesting Facts about William HarrisonShort, fun, interesting facts about William Harrison: "William Harrison died just one month following his Inauguration." Interesting Facts about John TylerShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about John Tyler: John Tyler was playing marbles when he was informed he had become president following the death of Harrison. Interesting Facts about James Knox PolkShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about James Knox Polk: "James Polk was the first president to have his photo taken in 1849."
Interesting Facts about Zachary TaylorShort, fun, interesting facts about President Zachary Taylor: "Zachary Taylor's horse (called Whitey) grazed on the lawn of the White House." Interesting Facts about Millard FillmoreShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about Millard Fillmore: "Throughout the American Civil War, Fillmore opposed President Lincoln ."
Interesting Facts about Franklin PierceShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Franklin Pierce: "His son, Benjamin "Bennie" Pierce, died at the age of 11 in a tragic train accident Interesting Facts about James BuchananShort, fun, interesting facts about President James Buchanan: "He tried for the presidency three times in 1844, 1848, and 1852 before finally achieving his goal." Interesting Facts about Abraham LincolnShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about Abraham Lincoln: "Abraham Lincoln Nicknames were “Honest Abe” and the “Illinois Rail-Splitter”." Interesting Facts about Andrew JohnsonShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Andrew Johnson: "Andrew Johnson did not master the basics of reading or math until he met his wife Eliza McCardle at the age of seventeen." Interesting Facts about Ulysses S GrantShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about Ulysses S Grant: "Ulysses S. Grant was popular due to his military prowess as the Union general who led the North to victory during the American Civil War." Interesting Facts about Rutherford B HayesShort, fun, interesting facts about President Rutherford B Hayes: "When he retired Rutherford B. Hayes worked for equal educational opportunities for all children and the prison reform movement." Interesting Facts about James GarfieldShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about James Garfield: "James Garfield was raised on a poor farm and became a Civil War hero."
Interesting Facts about Chester Arthur Short, fun, interesting facts and trivia about Chester Arthur: "Chester A. Arthur hired the most famous designer in New York, called Louis Comfort Tiffany, to transform the White House into a showplace befitting the residence of the American Presidents." Interesting Facts about Grover ClevelandShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about President Grover Cleveland: "Grover Cleveland was opposed to the temperance movement." Interesting Facts about Benjamin HarrisonShort, fun, interesting facts about Benjamin Harrison: "Benjamin Harrison appointed the former slave, Frederick Douglass, as Minister to Haiti." Interesting Facts about William McKinleyShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about William McKinley: "William McKinley originally intended to become a Methodist minister."
Interesting Facts about Theodore RooseveltShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Theodore Roosevelt: "The mother and the wife of Theodore Roosevelt both died in the same house on the same day." Interesting Facts about William TaftShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about President William Taft: "William Taft was nicknamed "Big Bill" because he weighed over 300 pounds." Interesting Facts about Woodrow WilsonShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about President Woodrow Wilson: "Woodrow Wilson was the only president with a Ph.D."
Interesting Facts about Warren HardingShort, fun, interesting facts about Warren Harding: "He had affairs with at least two women. Carrie Phillips and Nan Britton."
Interesting Facts about Calvin CoolidgeShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about President Calvin Coolidge: "Calvin Coolidge obtained reductions in taxes for wealthy Americans referred to as the "Coolidge Prosperity." Interesting Facts about Herbert HooverShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Herbert Hoover: "Herbert Hoover was blamed for causing the Great Depression."
Interesting Facts about Franklin D RooseveltShort, fun, interesting trivia about Franklin D Roosevelt: "FDR owned a cottage called "the Little White House" near a spa in Warm Springs, Georgia." Interesting Facts about Harry S TrumanShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about President Harry S Truman: "Harry Truman's Nickname was "Give ’Em Hell Harry."
Interesting Facts about Dwight D EisenhowerShort, fun, interesting facts about Dwight D Eisenhower: "The presidential retreat in the Maryland mountains called Shangri-La was renamed to Camp David after his grandson." Interesting Facts about JFKShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about President John F Kennedy: "JFK wore corrective shoes, because his right leg was 3/4 inch longer than his left." Interesting Facts about Lyndon B JohnsonShort, fun, interesting trivia about Lyndon B Johnson: "LBJ received the prestigious Silver Star in a combat mission." Interesting Facts about Richard NixonShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about Richard Nixon: "Richard Nixon's Nickname was Tricky Dicky."
Interesting Facts about Gerald FordShort, fun, interesting facts about Gerald Ford: "Gerald Ford was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing, golf, tennis, swimming and skiing." Interesting Facts about Jimmy CarterShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Jimmy Carter: "A giant peanut-shaped balloon was part of his Inauguration Day parade." Interesting Facts about Ronald ReaganShort, fun, interesting facts about Ronald Reagan: "Ronald Reagan has been the only professional actor to be elected President." Interesting Facts about George H BushShort, fun, interesting trivia about George H Bush: "The Secret Service assigned the code name for President Bush was Timberwolf ." Interesting Facts about Bill ClintonShort, fun, interesting and little known facts about Bill Clinton: "Bill Clinton admitted to having had an “inappropriate relationship” with Monica Lewinsky." Interesting Facts about George W BushShort, fun, interesting facts and trivia about George W Bush: "George W. Bush received a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University Interesting Facts about Barack ObamaShort, fun, interesting trivia about Barack Obama: "Barack Obama is the first African American to be elected president and the first president not born in the continental United States." Facts about US Presidents: Trivia Quiz Game |