First President to Live in the White House: John Adams was the first president to live in the White House. Although the building was completed during the presidency of George Washington, he never lived there, as the capital was still in Philadelphia during his presidency.
Assassinated Presidents: Four U.S. Presidents have been assassinated while in office: Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley and John Kennedy.
William Henry Harrison is notable for dying just 32 days into his term, the shortest presidency in history (from March 4 to April 4)
Only President to Serve More than Two Terms: Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to four terms and served from 1933 to 1945. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, now limits Presidents to two terms.
Youngest and Oldest Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest President at 42 years old, taking office after McKinley’s assassination. Joe Biden is the oldest President to assume office at 78 years old.
The “Great Emancipator”: Abraham Lincoln, often called the “Great Emancipator,” issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which began the process of freedom for America’s slaves. However, it was the 13th Amendment that permanently abolished slavery.
A President Who Was a General in the Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant was a leading Union general during the Civil War before becoming the 18th President of the United States.
A President Who Never Married: James Buchanan was the only U.S. President who never married. He was a lifelong bachelor and his niece, Harriet Lane, acted as the First Lady during his presidency.
President William Taft was noted for his rather quirky choice of pets – cows. While Taft did have a dog, he also had 2 cows that are regularly listed as his pets, Mooly Wooly and Pauline.
The Only President to Resign: Richard Nixon is the only U.S. President to have resigned from office. He stepped down in 1974 amidst the Watergate scandal, with Gerald Ford succeeding him.
A President with a Medical Degree: James A. Garfield was a trained doctor before becoming President. He was a professor at Williams College and even performed surgery as a young man.
