A celebrated actor turned influential statesman, Ronald Reagan’s life and presidency were filled with fascinating twists and heartfelt moments. The 40th President of the United States, Reagan’s legacy reverberates far beyond politics, revealing intriguing anecdotes and hidden layers of his persona that continue to surprise and inspire. 1. Known for his compassionate heart, Ronald Reagan … Continue reading 11 Intriguing Revelations about the Life and Legacy of Ronald Reagan
Ford’s Blood Donations: Resilience During the Depression
Gerald Ford, who would later become the President of the United States, attended college amidst the Great Depression. In order to make ends meet, he resorted to selling his blood every two months for $25 per donation. Interestingly, Ford’s determination and resilience during this challenging period helped shape his character. In addition to his financial […]
Jimmy Carter Led Nuclear Reactor Disassembly in 1952
In 1952, a nuclear reactor in Canada was undergoing a meltdown, and Jimmy Carter was tasked with leading a team of nuclear scientists to disassemble it. To complete the dangerous task, Carter and other American military personnel had to lower themselves into the reactor and disassemble it manually. It is worth noting that Jimmy Carter […]
Richard Nixon’s Interest in Rap Music
Richard Nixon once expressed his interest in pursuing a career in music, particularly in rap.
Jelly Belly Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan relied on jelly beans to help him overcome his smoking habit. In fact, he had such a fondness for them that he ordered 300,000 jelly beans to be delivered to the White House each month. He would frequently distribute them to guests and staff, and black licorice was his favorite flavor. As a […]
William Howard Taft was the last…
William Howard Taft was the last president elected that had a mustache. No president since then has had a mustache because research does show that women feel a guy with facial hair seems less attuned to their issues.
Eugene Debs, aka Convict No. 9653…
Eugene Debs, aka Convict No. 9653, was the only candidate to ever run for US president…from prison! Debs, imprisoned under the Espionage Act for his antiwar agitation during WWI, won nearly 1M votes in the 1920 election as a candidate for the Socialist Party.
President Ulysses S. Grant was nearly…
President Ulysses S. Grant was nearly bankrupted by a Ponzi scheme a year before his death, and was saved from near-destitution by partnering with Mark Twain on his memoirs
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George H.W. Bush was obsessive…
George H.W. Bush was obsessive about his hatred of broccoli, he mentioned it 70 times during his presidency, banned it from the White House, and blamed the extinction of the dinosaurs on it.
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In 1981 President Ronald Reagan…
In 1981 President Ronald Reagan fired the entire air traffic controllers union, invoking a law that stated government employees that engaged in a strike forfeited their jobs.
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