Things For Sale at Mount Rushmore

While on vacation at Mount Rushmore, Bob Forrester participated in two great American traditions: shopping for souvenirs and memorizing presidential factoids from ducksters.com.

“George Washington was the First President of the United States.”

“George Washington was six feet tall, which was very tall for the 1700s.”

“George stepped down from the presidency after 8 years, or two terms. He felt it was important that the president not become powerful or rule too long, like a king.”

“The story of George Washington chopping down his father’s cherry tree is considered fiction and likely never happened.”

“George Washington did not have wooden teeth, but did wear dentures made from ivory.”

“Thomas Jefferson had nine brothers and sisters.”

“Jefferson became the third President of the United States on March 4, 1801. One of the first things he did was try to reduce the federal budget, moving power back into the hands of the states. He also lowered taxes, which made him popular to many people.”

“Abraham Lincoln was known as a gifted storyteller and liked to tell jokes.”

“Just a few years after leaving the office of president, George Washington caught a bad cold. He was soon very sick with a throat infection and died on December 14, 1799.”

“Theodore Roosevelt grew up in a wealthy family in New York. He was a sickly, asthmatic child. His father suggested that he exercise and stay active in order to improve his health. Teddy followed his advice, and became a strong young man who liked the outdoors and staying active.”

“Teddy Roosevelt was blind in his left eye due to an injury sustained in a boxing match.”

“Honest Abe was the tallest president at 6 feet 4 inches tall.”

“Abraham Lincoln was the first president who had a full beard.”

“Abraham Lincoln was known as a gifted storyteller and liked to tell jokes.”

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