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70Obscure facts: President Andrew Jackson
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President Andrew Jackson: {1829-1837} Andrew Jackson the seventh President lost both his parents before age fourteen. Had nickname of "old hickory" because his troops viewed him as very tough. Left his own... published 2 years ago
65Obscure facts: President James Garfield
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James Garfield {1881} Was shot by one of his own supporters, thinking that he should be given a government job. Garfield believed in qualified personel over friends and supporters. Garfield learned to read at... published 2 years ago
57Obscure facts: President Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln, president (1861-1865) He only had one year of formal schooling Was a ferryboat captain Helped build his familys log cabin at the age of seven Lincoln hated being called "abe" No one called... published 2 years ago
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