Hidden Histories: 6 Bizarre Truths About Past US President

REVELATIONS

Get ready for some surprising revelations! We’re about to uncover some lesser-known yet utterly fascinating facts about past United States presidents.

You might think you know all there is about America’s Commanders-in-Chief, but these bizarre and intriguing tidbits about some of the most notable figures in history are sure to amaze you.

Here’s a fun fact: Ulysses S. Grant is the only sitting president to be arrested! While Donald Trump has been busy setting the record for the most times a former president has been indicted, Grant was arrested for speeding two days in a row

1. The Only Sitting President To Be Arrested

“Washington was an ultra-successful liquor distributor in the new country,” explains one historian. “He made rye whiskey, apple brandy, and peach brandy in his Mount Vernon distillery.”

2. The Founding Father of Booze

Before ascending to the most essential leadership role in the free world, James Madison made history by being Princeton University’s first graduate student. Madison is living proof that you can achieve anything if you’re an intelligent person who works hard in school. I didn’t know he was so scholarly, did you?

3. An Academic Honor

You know you’re an influential person in history when a foreign country names its capital city after you! James Monroe was once bestowed an incredibly high honor.

4. Capital-City-Sized Recognition

It doesn’t get more interesting than this little tidbit about John Quincy Adams. The president frequently enjoyed skinny-dipping in the Potomac River in the early mornings. I’m sure the Secret Service loved their job watching Adams during those swimming sessions at dawn!

5. The Wild and Free President

As it turns out, Andrew Jackson couldn’t keep himself out of needlessly dramatic situations. “Jackson was involved in as many as 100 duels, most of which were fought to defend the honor of his wife, Rachel,” explains one historian.

6. The Fight Club of the 1800

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