James K. Polk was born on November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, NC, and he was the 11th President of the United States. Historically one of our nation's lesser known presidents, Polk did more in one term than many presidents have done in two terms! Thanks to Polk, America spans "from sea to shining sea!" Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident about the first darkhorse candidate, and the man who died a short three months after leaving office at the young age of 53.

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Episode 44 - James K. Polk

Warren G. Harding was born on November 2, 1865 in Corsica, OH, and he was the 29th President of the United States. The former teacher, insurance salesman, and newspaper man was, arguably, the most corrupt president in American history! Stories of extramarital affairs, nervous breakdowns, and an illegitimate child followed Harding throughout his political career. And is it true he was the first president to appear on the World Series of Poker?! Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident as we discuss a president from Ohio, and who died of mysterious circumstances while traveling in San Francisco, CA!

Episode 43 - Warren G. Harding

John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree (now Quincy), MA, and he was the 2nd President of the United States. Feisty and hot-tempered, Adams represented the British soldiers accused of murder in the Boston Massacre. He was a consummate statesman serving the newly established United States of America as Minister to France, the Netherlands, and England. He was a colleague of Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Although he found being Vice President under Washington to be a most "insignificant office." Learn more about "His Rotundity" on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident!

Episode 42 - John Adams

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York, NY, and he was the 26th President of the United States. Born a sickly & asthmatic child, Teddy worked his body to become one of the roughest & toughest presidents in our nation's history. He was a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American War, a Nobel Prize winner, and a staunch conservationist of our nations natural resources. Learn more about this accidental president on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident. And is it true he inspired the lyrics to a Van Halen song?!

Episode 41 - Theodore Roosevelt

Dwight D. Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890 in Dennison, TX, and was the 34th President of the United States. "Ike" was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and rose to the rank of 5-Star General. He was Supreme Allied Commander during WW II, and orchestrated Operation Overlord (D-Day). His favorite pastime was playing golf, and he had a long history with Augusta National golf course, home of the Masters. Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident about a boy from the "wrong side of the tracks." And is it true he drank 15 cups of coffee a day, and won an Emmy?!

Episode 40 - Dwight D. Eisenhower

Chester A. Arthur was born on October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, VT, and he was the 21st President of the United States. Not elected as President, Chester Arthur assumed the presidency upon the death of James A. Garfield. He said, "God knows I do not want the place I was never elected to." On this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident, learn more about the "GQ" President, the dapper dresser who was known to change clothes multiple times each day. And is it true that his wife Nell was a professional singer?!

Episode 39 - Chester A. Arthur

Rutherford B. Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 in Delaware, OH, and he was the 19th President of the United States. He was elected in the tumultuous Election of 1876, losing the popular vote & eventually being elected by a committee! He helped support the founding of Ohio State University, and quite possibly was the first POTUS to swim in the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the president whose wife was the first "First Lady." #HappyBirthdayMrPresident

Episode 38 - Rutherford B. Hayes

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plains, GA, and he was the 39th President of the United States. Carter was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and served on a nuclear submarine in the early 1950s. He returned to Plains, GA after his father died to run the family peanut farm. He was elected in 1976 defeating incumbent Gerald Ford, and served one term, losing to Ronald Reagan in the Election of 1980. Jimmy Carter & his wife Rosalyn live in Plains, GA, and are actively involved in Habitat for Humanity. Join me & my special guest Creative Director Shelby Myers to learn more about the peanut president! And is it true his favorite movies are "Caddyshack" and "Star Wars?!"

Episode 37 - Jimmy Carter

William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, OH, and he was the 27th President of the United States. He was by far the largest POTUS weighing in at 350 lbs! He loved baseball, swimming, and was an excellent student both in high school and later at Yale University. His ultimate goal was not to be president, but to be on the U.S. Supreme Court, a dream he later realized. Is it true he was a good dancer who loved the salsa & tango?! Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident!!

Episode 36 - William Howard Taft

Lyndon Baines Johnson was born on August 27, 1908 in Stonewall, TX, and he was the 36th President of the United States. This long, tall Texan who stood 6'3" started his career as a school teacher before moving into politics. He entered office upon the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, and won the Election of 1964. His administration served during the tumultuous 1960s, the escalation of the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and the launch of LBJ's "Great Society." And what was his fascination with electric toothbrushes?! Join me & my co-host Karissa Slate on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident!

Episode 35 - Lyndon B. Johnson

Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833 in North Bend, OH, and he was the 23rd President of the United States. The grandson of President William Henry Harrison, Benjamin was fiercely patriotic, the only POTUS from the state of Indiana, loyal to Civil War vets, & "sandwiched" between Grover Cleveland's 2 terms. Is there a connection between Benjamin Harrison & baseball & Chick-fil-A?! Learn more on this podcast episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident!

Episode 34 - Benjamin Harrison

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton was born on August 19, 1946 in Hope, AR, and he was the 42nd President of the United States. Born Willam J. Blythe III, his biological father died in a car accident 3 months before he was born. He took his stepfather Roger Clinton's last name when he was 16 years old. In this episode learn more about the Rhodes Scholar, former Governor of Arkansas, and saxophone playing POTUS. And is it true that he was a left-handed point guard on his high school basketball team?! #HappyBirthdayMrPresident

Episode 33 - Bill Clinton

Herbert Hoover was born on August 10, 1874 in West Branch, IA, and he was the 31st President of the United States. Both of his parents died by the time he was 9 years old, and he grew up with his uncle in Oregon. He was in the first freshman class at Stanford University, and he is the only POTUS who is an engineer by education. He became wealthy in the mining industry, and he never ran for elected office until he ran for POTUS in 1928. Listen in to learn about the man who inspired the Gibson martini, who was blamed for the Great Depression, and who didn't get invited to the dedication of the dam that bears his name today! #HappyBirthdayMrPresident

Episode 32 - Herbert Hoover

Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, HI and he was the 44th President of the United States. His biological father was from Kenya, and his step-father was from Indonesia where young Barack lived for a time before returning to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. He went from Illinois State Senator to POTUS in a matter of 11 years. He's a 2-time Grammy winner, and is it true he can write with his LEFT hand and dribble a basketball with his RIGHT hand?! Enjoy this episode about the first African American president.

Episode 31 - Barack Obama

Gerald R. Ford was born on July 14, 1913 in Omaha, NE, and he was the 38th President of the United States. Born "Leslie King Jr," his mother remarried and "Junie" was adopted by his step father and he took the name Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr when he was 21 years old. Ford was a standout football player at the University of Michigan, and he even worked as a male model before enlisting in the US Navy during WW II. Learn more about the POTUS who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers & Detroit Lions, survived 2 assassination attempts, and wrestled bears for fun. Or did he?! #HappyBirthdayMrPresident

Episode 30 - Gerald R. Ford

With each episode published on the birthday of a President of the United States, this podcast dives into the personal and professional lives of those who have held the highest office in the land since 1789. Join Jeff Myers and Karissa Slate on an adventure through American history as they share the good, the bad, and the ugly details of the presidents' personal life stories covering everyone from President George Washington to President Donald Trump!

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