Who was the most musical president?

Richard Nixon
Some historians consider Richard Nixon our nation’s most musical president. The 37th President of the United States played piano, violin, saxophone, clarinet, and accordion.

What musical instruments did presidents play?

John Quincy Adams (president from 1825-1829) played the flute, Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885) played the banjo, John Tyler (1841-1845) and Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) both played the violin, and Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) and Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) both played the harmonica!

Which president was a pianist?

Richard Nixon’s
While in the White House, Truman frequently played the piano with a number of celebrities; he continued his passion for the keyboard into his retirement years. Richard Nixon’s downfall from the presidency has clouded his truly remarkable musical talent. Like Truman, he was a classically trained pianist.

What president was a singer?

Thomas Jefferson – Even though Jefferson is most known for his work on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, he still had time to hone his musical skills. Jefferson enjoyed singing and playing the cello, violin, and clavichord in his free time.

Which president overdosed on cherries?

Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor’s sudden death shocked the nation. After attending Fourth of July orations for most of the day, Taylor walked along the Potomac River before returning to the White House. Hot and tired, he drank iced water and consumed large quantities of cherries and other fruits.

Which president spoke Chinese to his wife?

Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) Hoover’s wife, Lou, was his language-learning companion. Together, they translated a 16th-century document from Latin to English over the course of several years. They also learned Mandarin Chinese and would speak it when they didn’t want staff members to eavesdrop on their conversations.