The February celebration of our United States presidents makes every citizen think of the great things our presidents have done in nearly 250 years. When you think of the United States presidents, does bartender come to mind? Does a new Japanese word ring a bell? Stilts anyone? Our presidents have led our country into and out of wars and through laws and bills without steadfast professionalism but in their everyday lives; they have done some pretty wacky stuff. For example, did you know that Abraham Lincoln was the only U.S. president who was also a licensed bartender, served drinks and was co-owner of Berry and Lincoln, a saloon in Springfield, Illinois? Grover Cleveland was also a bit of a Grover-of-all-trades serving as a hangman for the sheriff’s office in Erie County, NY. Andrew Jackson would only wear suits he made..

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