In the course of our American history, 14 presidents (and other presidents who tried to join) have been members of the Freemasons. The presidents include George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Gerald Ford. The…
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Fun Fact: George Washington’s Electoral Record
George Washington is the only president to receive every single vote in the electoral college. James Monroe won every single state in the 1820 election (running unopposed) though one single elector named William Plumer pledged 1 vote to John Quincy Adams. Some credit the move to preserve Washington’s legacy, but others claim that Plumer thought…
Fun Fact: What George Washington’s Teeth Was Really Made Of
Despite popular belief, Washington didn’t have teeth made of wood. His four known dentures had gold, ivory, lead, and animal teeth.
Fun Fact: George Washington’s Worst Moral Flaw
Our first president was a slave owner among many other founding fathers, and future presidents.
Fun Fact: George Washington Surprise On Christmas
During the early days of the American Revolutionary War, George Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian (German) troops by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day. His forces won especially since the Hessian soldiers had dropped their guard celebrating the holiday.