100 Fun & Fascinating Presidents’ Day Facts: Trivia, History, and More for Kids & Students!

We have been blessed by presidents who have helped shape society.

Every president has played a crucial role in helping us be where we are.

Each one was unique and had some fun facts about them, which we will be sharing with you.

“George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.”
“He never had a middle name!”
“Washington was the first to be called ‘Mr. President’!”
“He was 6’2″ tall, which was considered very tall for his time!”
“Washington’s teeth were not made of wood but were actually made from ivory and gold!” 🦷
“George Washington set many presidential precedents, like the two-term limit.”
“He was the only president unanimously elected by the Electoral College.”
“Washington was a farmer and owned over 50,000 acres of land!” 🌾
“He had a pet parrot named Polly, who could say words like ‘Polly’ and ‘George.’” 🦜
“Washington never lived in the White House. It was under construction during his presidency!”

“Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his tall stovepipe hat, which he used to store important papers!”
“Lincoln was the tallest U.S. president at 6’4″!”
“He loved to read and was mostly self-educated.” 📚
“Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in Kentucky.”
“He delivered the Gettysburg Address in just two minutes!”
“Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free enslaved people.”
“Lincoln enjoyed storytelling and was known for his sense of humor.” 🤠
“He was the first U.S. president to be assassinated in 1865.”
“Lincoln had a pet cat named Tabby who loved to roam the White House!” 🐱
“He is honored with his face on the U.S. $5 bill and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.”

“Presidents’ Day was originally celebrated on George Washington’s birthday, February 22.”
“The holiday was moved to the third Monday in February to give workers more long weekends.”
“Presidents’ Day was first celebrated in 1885 in honor of George Washington.”
“It wasn’t until the 1960s that Presidents’ Day became a federal holiday.”
“Many people confuse Presidents’ Day with Washington’s Birthday—it’s a mix of both!”
“In some states, Presidents’ Day is still called Washington’s Birthday.”
“The holiday was designed to honor all U.S. presidents, not just George Washington.”
“Originally, the holiday was focused solely on George Washington, but now it celebrates presidents in general.”
“Presidents’ Day is celebrated with parades, reenactments, and even presidential trivia contests!”
“It is a time for reflection on the legacies and leadership of all U.S. presidents.”

“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.” — George Washington
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” — Abraham Lincoln
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” — Theodore Roosevelt
“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

“The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels!”
“The White House has a movie theater, a bowling alley, and even a swimming pool!” 🎥🎳🏊
“It took about 8 years to complete the White House.”
“There are 412 doors in the White House!” 🚪
“The first president to live in the White House was John Adams in 1800.”
“The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.”
“The White House has been rebuilt several times, including after a fire in 1814.” 🔥
“The White House garden is home to 56 different species of trees!” 🌳
“Every year, the White House hosts a special Thanksgiving turkey pardon.” 🦃
“The White House is the oldest continuously used executive mansion in the world!”

“George Washington was the first president of the United States!”
“John Adams was the first president to live in the White House.”
“Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to serve more than two terms.”
“Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.”
“Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to ride in a car!” 🚗
“Abraham Lincoln was the first president to wear a beard.”
“Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to appear on color television.” 📺
“Barack Obama was the first African American president.”
“Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital.”
“John F. Kennedy was the first president to hold a press conference on television!”

“George Washington had a collection of dogs, including foxhounds and Greyhounds!”
“Abraham Lincoln had a pet cat named Tabby.” 🐱
“Lyndon B. Johnson had two dogs named Yuki and Him.”
“John F. Kennedy’s family had a famous pet named Pushinka, a dog given to him by the Soviet Union.” 🐕
“Bill Clinton had a cat named Socks, who became a media sensation!”
“George H. W. Bush had a dog named Millie, who even wrote a book!” 📚
“Thomas Jefferson kept mockingbirds as pets.” 🐦
“Franklin Pierce had a horse named ‘Moses’ and also kept a pet parrot.” 🦜
“Harry Truman had a dog named Feller, a Cocker Spaniel.”
“The Obamas had two Portuguese Water Dogs named Bo and Sunny.”

“George Washington loved eating oysters, and they were one of his favorite treats!” 🦪
“Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing French fries to America!” 🍟
“Abraham Lincoln loved apple pie, a classic American treat!” 🥧
“John Adams enjoyed a simple meal of clam chowder and homemade bread.”
“Teddy Roosevelt was known for his love of eating meat, especially steak.” 🥩
“Franklin D. Roosevelt had a love for hot dogs, especially at family picnics.” 🌭
“George H. W. Bush was famous for his love of baked beans.”
“Bill Clinton famously enjoyed McDonald’s fast food, especially Big Macs!” 🍔
“Barack Obama is a fan of chili and often served it at White House gatherings.” 🌶
“Donald Trump has said he enjoys eating fast food, especially burgers and pizza!” 🍕

“The longest presidential campaign in history lasted almost two years!”
“Andrew Jackson won the presidency despite losing the popular vote in 1824.”
“The first televised presidential debate was in 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.” 📺
“The shortest campaign in U.S. history was James A. Garfield’s in 1880.”
“The first presidential candidate to visit all 50 states was George H. W. Bush in 1988.”
“In 1828, Andrew Jackson’s campaign used a catchy slogan, ‘Let’s give ‘em the axe!’”
“The most expensive presidential campaign was in 2012, costing over $2 billion.”
“The U.S. presidential campaign season is the longest in the world!”
“Candidates once used trains to campaign across the country.” 🚂
“In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to run for president.”