One of the most powerful nations in the world is the United States of America. Made up of 52 states, the US is a country that’s not to be trifled with. Although there are other superpowers in the world, such as China, Russia, and India, the US is the most advanced when it comes to certain technologies.
When it comes to power and force, the US has been more consistent than any other country today. Because the US is a global superpower, many economies can get affected if the US acts in a certain way.
For example, if the US imposes a trade ban on a particular country, the goods from those countries soar to incredibly high prices and result in lesser or higher demands. Although that’s a complicated way of showing how economically powerful the US is, there are more complications when it comes to US policy on trade.
When it comes to powerful countries, it’s only proper to assume that a powerful man or woman leads that country. In the US, the country elects a president. Due to leading a mighty nation, US presidents are popularly known to people from other countries. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the interesting facts about the president of the US or POTUS for short.
The Lefties
One of the most interesting US Presidents facts is that out of the 45 presidents who have assumed office, only 8 of them are left-handed. Most of the time, people are taught to use their right hands, and only a few are lefties. Studies actually suggest that 90% of the global population is right-handed. With that said, the eight left-handed US presidents are Barack Obama, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, James Garfield, Harry S. Truman, and Herbert Hoover.
In Honour
As a sign of respect and attainment, one of the biggest honours a person can have is having their face on their own country’s currency. The United States of America honours its past presidents by putting them in their money. There are six presidents to be featured on the dollar bill. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Benjamin Franklin.
Mount Rushmore
Speaking of immortality and honour, most people know about Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore is one of the most popular and most famous landmarks in the US. The monument isn’t just any landmark; it has four of the greatest presidents the US had, forever immortalized on the mountain face. These four presidents are Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln.
The Tallest President
When it comes to size, the US is known for its willingness to go all out. With its presidents, the US has some of the tallest in the world. Abraham “Honest Abe” Lincoln is the tallest US president. Aside from being tall, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most beloved presidents in US history. He is responsible for helping abolish the rampant slavery practices in the country.
The Heaviest President
If there are tall US presidents, there are certainly heavier ones. The heaviest US president to ever serve is William Howard Taft. He weighed more than 300 pounds or a staggering 136 kilograms. Due to his size, President Taft had a rather amusing encounter with a bathtub. In 1915, when bathing in a hotel bathtub, the president got stuck in it and had to get it destroyed to get out.
Assassinations
When it comes to presidential assassinations, the most talked about are Abraham Lincoln’s and JFK’s. However, did you know that there have been two more assassinations on US presidents? Aside from Lincoln and John F. Kennedy’s tragic deaths, James Garfield and William Mckinley join this list.
JFK’s Assassination
Speaking of assassinations, one of the most tragic was John F. Kennedy’s. He was gunned down during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. He was shot by a sniper. While being seated next to his wife in the open car, a gunshot was heard. JFK was shot twice and died instantly from the wounds.
Many people loved JFK and his political beliefs. Because of these beliefs, many people felt that JFK made a lot of bigger enemies within politics. Until today, many believe and will tell you that the assassination of John F. Kennedy is controversial. Due to the controversy surrounding this event, the JFK assassination is the subject of many conspiracy theories.
Takeaway
The US is one of the most powerful countries in the world. Because of their strength and influence worldwide, the US is led by its president or the POTUS. Once in a while, it’s a good thing to know a bit about one of the world’s most powerful men. With the facts mentioned above, you’ll see why US presidents are popular even to non-American citizens worldwide.