U.S. History
We Made JFK’s Famous Waffles, and Here’s What We Learned
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Like everything else they do while in office, the food preferences of the United States Presidents are meticulously documented. The eating habits of the commanders in chief become the object of scrutiny, and can even help shape the popularity of certain dishes. Thomas Jefferson, for instance, is credited with introducing multiple recipes to the New World, including macaroni, ice cream, and French fries. John Tyler had a popular type of pie named after him, and Ronald Reagan was famous for keeping a jar of Jelly Belly jelly beans on his desk. The 35th President, John ...Read More
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U.S. HistoryArticle06 People You Didn’t Know Were on U.S. Currency
Of the 53 people whose portraits have appeared on U.S. banknotes, here are six of the most surprising.
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U.S. HistoryFact0By 1944, 40% of U.S. produce came from victory gardens.
As the war neared the end, an estimated 20 million victory gardens had produced around 8 million tons of food.
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U.S. HistoryFact0“Pennsylvania” is written with a missing “n” on the Liberty Bell.
Though it looks unorthodox today, “Pensylvania” wasn't a typo.
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U.S. HistoryFact0Some Civil War ships used cotton for armor.
“Cottonclads" were armored with 500-pound bales of cotton lining their sides.
