Everyone at Boehmer Heating & Cooling Company wishes you a very happy President’s Day! Fun fact: though it is commonly referred to as “President’s Day” this holiday is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday.” There was an attempt to change the name of the holiday in 1968, but the proposal failed. It is traditional to celebrate this holiday with cherries, in honor of George Washington. While the name hasn’t officially changed, today has come to be about all of our nation’s presidents, and a celebration of all that they accomplished. In honor of this holiday, here are some fun trivia questions to stump your friends and family:
- When was Washington’s Birthday first celebrated?
- During his presidency his birthday was celebrated every year. However, Washington’s Birthday officially became a holiday in 1885.
- Who was the oldest president elected?
- Ronald Regan (69)
- Who was the youngest president elected?
- John F. Kennedy (43)
- Who was the tallest president?
- Abraham Lincoln (6’4’’)
- Who was the shortest president?
- James Madison (5’4’’)
- Which state is the birthplace of the most presidents?
- Virginia (8 total; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson)
- How many states are named after a president?
- One (Washington, DC)