Trivia

Loved ice cream and once spent $200--an exceptional sum of money at the time--on it over the course of one summer.

He lost more battles than he won.

Despite having many close calls, he was never seriously wounded in battle.

He is the third tallest president of the United states after Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson stood at 6'3", while Lincoln stood at 6'4".

Had absolutely no experience in politics when he was asked to become the first president.

Lost all but one of his teeth in his 20s and used ivory dentures afterwards.

Still the highest-ranking soldier in the history of the US military, with six stars; military personnel are legally forbidden from ever outranking him.

The first person to sign the US Constitution.

One of the few presidents who did not have any children.

Was the only president not from a political party; in fact, he hated the idea of the political party so much that in his Farewell Address, he warned Americans against the dangers that political parties could cause.

The only US President not to occupy the White House, as it was not completed until after his second term expired.

The first President of The US elected under the US Constitution. Term of office: 4/30/1789-3/4/1797.

Was the wealthiest of all the presidents, primarily due to owning about 300 slaves. In 2013 dollars, he would be worth about $525 million.

Was an avid dog lover, keeping more than 30 hunting hounds.

The only US President to serve in a war while also serving as President.

Throughout his life, he suffered from diphtheria, tuberculosis, smallpox, dysentery, malaria, quinsy (tonsillitis), carbuncle, pneumonia, and epiglottis among other illnesses.

Made an honorary citizen of France in 1792.

Penned between 18,000-20,000 letters in his lifetime.

Left school at the age of 15 because his family couldn't afford to send him to college.

Some of his favorite dishes were cream of peanut soup, mashed sweet potatoes with coconut, and string beans with mushrooms.

Was known for traveling widely and many cities across America have placards commemorating when he stayed at a location.

Refused to be appointed as a king or monarch of America when the idea was suggested, and before the idea of a democratic rule was brought up.

Was known as a keen social expert skilled at figuring out details about people with little information and gathering and remembering information about those he interacted with, and endear himself to them.

When the first official U.S. government postage stamps were issued on July 1, 1847, Washington became the first U.S. President to appear on the 10c denomination stamp.

Generally considered to have been far more effective as a spy and intelligence operative than a general.

When he was home, he slept at Mount Vernon, Virginia.