Abraham Lincoln has been on the five dollar bill since 1914. He was chosen partly because he was widely respected after the Civil War. Before Lincoln, the five dollar bill featured other figures such as Salmon P. Chase. Lincoln is one of the most frequently depicted figures on United States currency overall. The back of…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About President’s Day
Presidents’ Day is officially called Washington’s Birthday at the federal level. The name has never been legally changed, even though most people use “Presidents’ Day.” The holiday honors George Washington’s birth, which was February 22, 1732, but the celebration date always falls on a Monday. Washington was actually born on February 11 according to the…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The American Penny
The penny is the oldest U.S. coin still in circulation, first minted in 1793, making it older than the nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar coin by decades. The very first penny, the Flowing Hair Cent, featured Lady Liberty with loose, flowing hair, reflecting the young nation’s emphasis on freedom and classical imagery. In 1793, the…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Harmonicas
Nicknames for the harmonica instrument include the French harp and the mouth organ. The harmonica is a versatile musical instrument; it can be found in many genres, including blues, jazz, classical, rock, and country. The harmonica was invented in the early 19th century in Europe, but a similar free-reed instrument existed in China called the…
(Not So) Fun Fact: How Many Times Lincoln’s Coffin Was Disturbed
For many different reasons, Abraham Lincoln’s coffin has been moved 17 times.