Presidential Facts You May Not Know

By Mike Cooper

There are many facts about our presidents that are widely known. But as we celebrate Presidents’ Day, we thought we’d share some facts about a few presidents that you may not know.

Did you know?

• Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. He is the only president to have founded an institution of higher learning.
• Andrew Johnson was drunk during his inauguration. He was noticeably drunk during his inauguration speech!
• Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket while riding a horse. He was going too fast down a Washington street! Go figure…
• William Taft served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after leaving office. He was the only former president to serve as the head of two branches of government and later swore in two other presidents.
• Woodrow Wilson is the highest educated president. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science and History from Johns Hopkins University. No other president has a Ph.D.
• Gerald Ford was a fashion model. He and his wife, Betty, both modeled earlier in their lives. President Ford even posed for the cover of Cosmopolitan in the 1940s!
• Ronald Reagan was a stand-up comic. We all know he was an actor, but when that career was on the skids, he took a gig in Las Vegas as a stand-up comic for a few weeks.

At Naperville Senior Center, we look up facts about holidays, like Presidents’ Day, to share with our Members so they continue to learn and use their brain power. In addition to mental exercises, we encourage socialization, games and puzzles, singing, clapping, dancing, computer time and a host of other activities to provide mental and physical stimulation for our Members.

Call to action: contact us to schedule a FREE 3-hour trial at our facility so you can see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, “Home Away From Home”.