Presidential Power Point By Josh Bebow Fun Facts

Presidential Power. Point By: Josh Bebow

Fun Facts about George Washington • Only went to school until sixth grade. • Stayed with his men at Valley Forge, even though he could have had food, shelter, and warmth. • First president to appear on a postage stamp • one of two presidents that signed the U. S. Constitution • the only president elected unanimously • face was scarred from smallpox

George Washington Political Facts • 1 st president of the United States • Political Party: None but with the federalist. • Served: 1789 -1797 • Number of Terms: 2 • Political Party: None, but affiliated with the Federalist • Military Rank: General • Only President to be elected unanimously • Only President inaugurated in 2 cities New York and Philadelphia • Only President that did not live in the White House. He was involved in the planning of the Capitol.

Fun Facts about John Adams • • Adams was the first President to live in the White House. John Adams was a second cousin to Samuel Adams, and a third cousin to his own wife, Abigail Smith Adams. • • Adams was one of two presidents to live beyond his 90 th birthday. Party: Federalists

• Birth: October 30, 1735 • Party: Federalist • Term In Office 1797 -1801 • • Vice President: Thomas Jefferson • Adams was the first president to live in the White House • Adams died on July 4, 1826, the 50 th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence • Adam secured a scholarship from Harvard and graduated at the age of 20.

#3 Thomas Jefferson! • • • Birth: April 13, 1743 Death: July 4, 1826 Home State: Virginia Party: Democratic-Republican: Term In Office 1801 -1805 -1809

More on Thomas Jefferson! Fun Facts! • The first President to have a grandchild born in the White House • Took a cold foot bath every morning for 60 years • Jefferson was the first President to shake hands instead of bow to people • Owned 200 slaves

James Madison • • • Birth: March 16, 1751 Death: June 28, 1836 Home State: Virginia Party: Democratic-Republican Terms In Office 1809 -1813 -1817

James Madison FUN FACTS! • Both of Madison's vice presidents died in office • Madison was our smallest President, weighing 100 pounds, and standing 5 feet and 4 inches tall • Madison was the first President to wear trousers instead of knee breeches • Was the first U. S. congressman to become president