Which president kept a pet alligator?

President John Quincy Adams
President John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) kept an alligator in a bathtub. The Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette was given a live alligator while touring the 24 United States in 1824 and 1825, so he regifted the gator to President Adams, who put the reptile in a tub in the then-unfinished East Wing.

What president had bear cubs?

President Thomas Jefferson
President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) had two grizzly bear cubs, one male and one female, which were given to him by American explorer Capt.

What jobs can a former President of the United States do?

The only job prohibited for a Former President of the United States is the Office of the President if he served for two terms, otherwise he can take up any job. Before 1958, the U.S. federal government provided no pension or other retirement benefits to Former United States Presidents and then Former Presidents Act took effect.

Are former presidents above the law?

“Like all other private citizens, a former president may not violate the law,” Purdy explains. “If he does, then he is subject to the same prosecution as any other person. Not only is the president not above the law, former presidents are not above the law.”

Which presidents created the most jobs in the United States?

Methodology Job Creation by President Carter Reagan H.W. Bush 41 Clinton Total Jobs Added (Millions) 10.117 16.322 2.617 22.745 Months in Office 48 96 48 96 Jobs Added per Month (Avg. in Thousands) 211 170 55 237

Can a former US President enlist in the military?

Customs and courtesies extend to the President, and at times Presidents have even worn military uniforms: I cannot imagine a former president ever enlisting. They have too many qualifications, and almost necessarily have a college degree. Being an officer would be almost necessary.