Favorite Recipes of Presidents Washington and Lincoln (2024)

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What did George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have in common as president? ›

Answer and Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln and George Washington had a lot in common. Both Lincoln and Washington were elected to serve two terms as president. Both men served in the military. Both Lincoln and Washington were succeeded in office by their vice presidents.

John Adams (1797-1801)

Before rising to the highest office, Adams was dispatched to France for two years, where he loved the food though he missed American staples. During their time overseas, Adams's wife, Abigail, "sent off orders for shipments of his favorite New England cheese, bacon, white potatoes, and cider."

Lincoln's legacy is based on his momentous achievements: he successfully waged a political struggle and civil war that preserved the Union, ended slavery, and created the possibility of civil and social freedom for African-Americans.

Abraham Lincoln has taken the highest ranking in each survey and George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Theodore Roosevelt have always ranked in the top five while James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Franklin Pierce have been ranked at the bottom of all four surveys.

Family members and visitors alike testified that hoecakes were among George Washington's favorite foods. He invariably ate them at breakfast, covered with butter and honey, along with hot tea—a “temperate repast” enjoyed each morning.

You know how the old saying(Opens in new window) goes: “First in war, first in peace, first to absolutely lose his mind over ice cream.” George Washington loved ice cream so much that he even brought a bunch of ice cream-making and -serving supplies to the White House(Opens in new window) with him.

John Adams

The first President to live (and serve food) in the White House, he preferred simple fare like codfish cakes and potatoes. Guests enjoyed hearty New England dishes such as cornmeal pudding and turtle soup.

Lincoln's Favorites

President Lincoln was fond of certain foods, especially apples. Fruits, nuts, cheese, and crackers were often enjoyed by the president. Some sources note President Lincoln did have two favorite dishes, Chicken Fricassee with Biscuits and Oyster Stew. His preferred dessert was Apple Pie.

David Rice Atchison has the singular honor of having served as U.S. President for one day. In 1830 he moved to Liberty, Missouri, and set up a law practice there. Atchison's practice flourished, and his best-known client was Mormon leader Joseph Smith, Jr..

The President's Dining Room is a dining room located in the northwest corner of the second floor of the White House.

Did George Washington live at the same time as Abraham Lincoln? ›

George Washington was born in 1732 and died in 1799. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809, more than nine years after Washington died, so the first statement is true. They were never alive at the same time. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 when he was 56 years old.

However, from his youth through his presidential years, Lincoln himself admired the "Great Washington," and was inspired by his devotion to the American people. Lincoln had once said: "Let us believe, as in the days of our youth, that Washington was spotless.

John Tyler was the most prolific of all American President: he had 15 children and two wives. In 1813, Tyler married Letitia Christian, the daughter of a Virginia planter.