Ronald Raegan believed heavily in Astrology. He was known to consult the Astrologer Joan Quigley to set his daily agenda. He trusted her so much that she set the dates for his speeches, debates, and even take-off and landing times of Air Force One.
330 lbs. William Taft required a customized over-sized bathtub because the one in White House did not accommodate him well.
Abraham Lincoln was known to have quite a high pitched (almost whiny) voice. Many agree that Daniel Day Lewis’ portrayal of Lincoln’s voice was fairly on point.
Ulysses Grant was known to be quite shy and timid. He often refused to shower in front of soldiers in the camps during the Civil War.
Lyndon B. Johnson used to refer to his merchandise as “Jumbo”.
There is historic speculation that the 12th president, Zachary Taylor, had died from over consumption of cherries and milk – causing severe gastroenteritis. His symptoms were cramping, diarrhea, nausea and dehydration. However, cholera was quite a dominant disease at the time and many claim that he may have passed away from that, instead.
Franklin Pierce was known to be an avid drinker or a “party guy”. In his diary, Clement March, a close friend of Franklin Pierce wrote, “[The general] and I dined at the Tremont at one o’clock, a glass of brandy and water before, a pint of champagne at dinner, went to the Fair Grounds and returned to the Tremont at 5, drank brandy and water till 71⁄2, supped at Parker’s on broiled oysters, beefsteak, and Pomy’s Claret, went to the Theatre, and saw Fanny Kemble and her daughter in a private box by mistake, returned to Parker’s and drank some very old brandy in his private room, went back to the Theatre and took possession of our ‘proscenium box,’ then again to Parker’s and had raw oysters and a bottle of Stein Wine, then to the General’s room, drank two pint bottles of champagne, took a stroll about the streets, and made a call in Fruit Street, where we disbursed some thirty dollars, and at 4 o’clock repaired.” We dare you to keep up!
John Tyler became the “acting” president once President William Henry Harrison had died. However, he claimed himself as the President and received nothing but hatred from his peers (probably the most hated president). He was mockingly referred to as “His Accidency”.
Actual Photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt!!
Franklin D. Roosevelt grew up wearing dresses. In fact, the guidelines for gender-specific (clothing) tradition did not pick up until the era of the Baby Boomers.
