The Philly Cheesesteak of Presidents: Who Actually Hailed from the City of Brotherly Love?
Ah, Philadelphia. City of cheesesteaks, Rocky montages, and, believe it or not, American presidents! But unlike cheesesteaks, which seem to be a dime a dozen in Philly (with passionate opinions on the "best" one, of course), the number of presidents who can claim Philly as their hometown is a much smaller club.
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The OG President of Philly
That title goes to none other than the first on the list, the man, the myth, the legend: George Washington. Yes, you read that right. Before the White House became the center of presidential power, Philadelphia served as the temporary capital from 1790 to 1800. So, while Washington wasn't exactly from Philly, he did spend a good chunk of his presidential years there, rocking that powdered wig and setting the bar for all future presidents (though, hopefully, not the powdered wig part).
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The Lone Star From the Keystone State
But wait, there's more! Philly can also claim the title of birthplace for the only Pennsylvanian president (and the only bachelor president, for that matter), James Buchanan. Now, Buchanan's presidency wasn't exactly a walk in the park (ahem, Civil War), but hey, at least he repped Philly on the national stage.
The Rest of the Presidential Pack (Spoiler Alert: It's Short)
That's it, folks! That's the extent of the Philly-born president club. Unless you count honorary members like Benjamin Franklin, who basically invented everything cool and lived in Philly for a while (but wasn't actually president).
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So, there you have it. The next time you're chowing down on a cheesesteak and pondering American history, you can impress your friends with your knowledge of Philly's presidential past (or lack thereof).
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How to impress your friends with Philly presidential trivia?
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A. Casually drop the knowledge that George Washington hung out in Philly for a bit during his presidency. Bonus points for mentioning the powdered wig.
How to avoid arguments about cheesesteaks?
A. This one's tricky. Maybe just focus on the presidents and politely excuse yourself before the "Wiz Wit or No Wit" debate explodes.
How to learn more about Philadelphia's history?
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A. The Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall are great places to start!
How to become the next president from Philadelphia?
A. That requires a whole different conversation. But hey, maybe you can make history!
How to make a delicious cheesesteak at home?
A. Google is your friend on this one. But be warned, it might not be quite as good as the real deal.
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