Intriguing Facts about U.S. Presidents

As of 2023, the President of the United States is Joe Biden. He assumed office on January 20, 2021, becoming the 46th president. He previously served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017.

George Washington, the first U.S. president, was originally addressed as 'His Excellency' before the simpler title 'Mr. President' was adopted. Washington set many presidential precedents, including the two-term limit, which later became law.

James Buchanan, the 15th president, remains the only lifelong bachelor. Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president, was the legal guardian of his future wife, who was 27 years younger. These quirks add unique colors to presidential history.

Joe Biden is the oldest person to assume the presidency, taking office at 78. Conversely, Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest president, ascending at 42 after the assassination of William McKinley in 1901.

Many presidents had unique pets. John Quincy Adams kept an alligator in the White House, while Calvin Coolidge had a raccoon named Rebecca. These pets often became popular and quirky symbols of their presidencies.

Ulysses S. Grant once received a speeding ticket for riding his horse too fast in Washington, D.C. He paid a $20 fine.