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.

Re:Just wondering, has there ever been an overweight American President?

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!



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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.

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.