Daniel Webster, who ran for president and lost three times, declined the Vice Presidency twice, thinking it a worthless office. Both presidents who offered it later died in office, meaning that if he had accepted, he would’ve become president after all.
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In 1916, a US amendment was proposed to put all acts of war to a national vote. If you voted yes you would have to register as a volunteer for service in the United States Army.
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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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No president of the United States was an only child.
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John F. Kennedy ordered over 1,000 Cuban cigars for personal use just hours before he made them illegal.
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President Lyndon Johnson smoked at least 3 packs of cigarettes a day.
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Every U.S. president with a beard has been a Republican.
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When George W. Bush was 30 years old, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
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