Have you ever thought about what certain U.S. presidents did for fun back in the day? Just because they had to stay out of the spotlight doesn’t mean they didn’t know how to let their hair down and have a good time… Those that had hair to let down, of course. Most people don’t generally associate presidents with doing anything other than protecting and running America, but let us tell you that up until now, you didn’t know half of the things they get up to. If you have ever wondered what certain presidents did for fun, look no further. From the founding fathers to modern-day presidents, we have got you covered…
#44: Rutherford B. Hayes
The 19th president of the United States of America, Rutherford B. Hayes, worked hard to reform many of the divisions left after the Civil War in America. Having held his presidency from 1877-1881, he oversaw the end of Reconstruction by enacting different policies. It should come as no surprise that he was just as serious when it came to having fun.
Hayes was never the life of the party when it came to having a good time. From the get-go, Rutherford B. Hayes was probably going to be considered the biggest buzzkill of all the presidents of the United States when he banned alcohol from the White House in 1877. People blame it on his wife, but really it was his doing…