Today is Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday to the federal government. While George Washington was actually born on Feb. 22, 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved the holiday to the third Monday in February. Here is a list of interesting facts about our nation’s leaders.
5 Fun Facts About Virginia Presidents You Didn’t Learn in History Class
Which president weighed under 100 pounds? Who made sure his horses’ teeth were brushed every day? We tracked down interesting facts about our Founding Fathers you may not have learned in school!
Thomas Jefferson Salutes the Red, White, and… Bubbly?
It turns out the third president of the United States loved wine so much he reportedly spent $10,000 on it during his administration. He even served as a consultant for other presidents when it came to which bottles to stock in the White House cellar.
The Loves of Our First Presidents
Our country isn’t just defined by the accomplishments of our presidents; America’s first ladies also played major roles in establishing our civil liberties. We found the mutual respect and admiration shared between the couples both charming and inspiring.
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George Washington’s Teeth Were Made of What?
Our first president wore dentures made of elephant, cattle, and human teeth. But did he really have a set made of wood? Find out what research reveals in this edition of our Fun Fact series.
A little off topic but I noticed on the web cam that the stage in front of Raleigh tavern is gone. It was there at Christmas. Why was it removed? But I never saw it used much. Whats the story?