Arthur, McKinley, Taft, Hayes
I believe were all overweight.
I can't think of any real fat president. Are voters vain after all?
President Taft was well over 300 lbs. In fact, the first time he took a bath in the White House, it took several men to pry him out.
Arthur, McKinley, Taft, Hayes
I believe were all overweight.
William Howard Taft(5ft.11 inches/340 pounds) liked his beer and snacks followed by Grover Cleveland...let's just say his nieces called him Uncle Jumbo...
As for VP's...been more than a few...can't make out who this one is and it might not be anyone(search engine under VP)...but I'm figuring it's Sunday Night football after a long weekend minus eye glasses and a much needed shower and a shave.
Cheers and God bless America!
-- Modified on 7/26/2004 5:07:53 AM
I believe William Henry Harrison and Teddy Roosevelt were not svelt by any stretch.
William Jefferson Clinton was sporting quite a gut for a period of time while he was in office. Saturday Night Live did some spoofs on him that were pretty funny with Phil Hartman (R.I.P.) playing the former Chief ducking into a McDonalds while on his jogging route and eating everything he could get his hands on.
Kinda gives one an urge to _head_ to McDonalds...
Taft was 6 feet tall and 352 lbs.
Had to have a bigger tub specially installed in the White House.
Shortest prez was James Madison, who was 5'4".
Jimbo
To direct this historical discussion back on topic. I believe JFK is the only president known to have had providers imported into the White House, in addition to his civilian women.