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All the U.S. Presidents, in Order of How Long They Served
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The length of a U.S. president’s term can vary widely; many have served for two full terms while others’ time in office was cut short by circumstance or tragedy. From the shortest term of just one month, held by William Henry Harrison, to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented 12 years in office, each presidency reflects the challenges of its era. This list of how long every U.S. president spent in office offers a unique view of the continuity and change in American leadership. Credit: National Archives/ Hulton Archive via Getty Images More Than Two Terms Only ...Read More
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Famous FiguresFact0Four U.S. presidents were cheerleaders.
Despite its modern association with women, cheerleading started in the mid-19th century as what was considered a masculine sport — an ideal pastime for charismatic, athletic young men. Women were…
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Famous FiguresFact0When Charles Dickens visited the White House, no one answered so he let himself in.
As part of an extensive tour of the United States that encompassed most of the first half of 1842, English author Charles Dickens earned an invitation to meet President John…
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Famous FiguresArticle3All the U.S. Presidents, in Order of How Long They Served
The length of a U.S. president’s term can vary widely; many have served for two full terms while others’ time in office was cut short by circumstance or tragedy. From…
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Famous FiguresFact17Teddy Roosevelt was the first president to fly in an airplane.
On October 11, 1910, former President Theodore Roosevelt took to the skies above St. Louis, Missouri, aboard a Wright Company aircraft. This unprecedented event, which took place roughly 19 months…
