The Only Two U.S. Presidents

One of two U.S. Presidents who ...

Presidents

had a father who was also a U.S. President

served two non-consecutive terms

died on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826

signed the Constitution

signed the Declaration of Independence

were Catholic

hosted a national TV show before assuming office

were born in Texas

were grandfather and grandson

were fifth cousins

attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point

were buried at Arlington National Cemetery

lived in the White House without a pet (maybe three - the third one was rumored to take care of mice he found in the White House)

studied abroad

were formally selected by the House of Representatives instead of the Electoral College (after neither received a majority of votes in the Electoral College)

founded a university

died in the White House

died from natural causes while President (but not in the White House)

came under enemy fire while commander-in-chief

never used a Bible in their oath-taking ceremonies

had an engineering background

were citizens of the Confederate States of America (when it existed)

were arrested while in office (both related to reckless horsemanship)

were second cousins

had pet alligators in the White House