What was JFK's favorite ice cream?

JFK frequented Four Seas Ice Cream (a stone's throw from the Long Dell Inn) and his favorite flavors were vanilla and peach. The President enjoyed golfing at the Hyannis Port Club (where he would call to schedule his own tee times) but his true love was sailing the waters of Cape Cod.
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What was John F Kennedy's favorite dessert?

According to chefs who worked in the White House, President Kennedy liked corn muffins too---as did Calvin Coolidge. For dessert, if he had it, it would likely be chocolate. President Kennedy was a small eater and he often had to be reminded that it was dinner time.
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What was John F Kennedy's favorite animal?

John F. Kennedy seemed to be more of a dog fan himself; despite a documented allergy, he had dogs around for most of his life.
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What breed was JFK's dog?

Kennedy): Welsh terrier. Pushinka (gift from Premier Khrushchev, 1961): Male parent Pushok, a participant in many ground experiments, and space dog Strelka. Clipper: German Shepherd. Shannon (gift from the Barry Family in Ireland, 1963): Cocker Spaniel.
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What were John F Kennedy's hobbies?

He like to play golf, football, tennis, basketball. He loved spending time with his children and wife. Also he loved animals, they had a pet dog.
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Every President's Favorite Food



How fast could JFK read?

U.S. President John F. Kennedy was a proponent of speed reading, encouraging his staff to take lessons, and he suggested in an interview that he had a reading speed of 1,200 words per minute.
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What is JFK's most famous quote?

John F. Kennedy's most iconic quotes
  • “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
  • “Let us never negotiate out of fear. ...
  • “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
  • “If not us, who? ...
  • “Change is the law of life.
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Did JFK like animals?

Animals were a popular gift to the Kennedys while they were in the White House. John Kennedy was the first Roman Catholic president, and the Irish made clear their delight. The first gift from the Irish president was a pair of deer that soon had to be moved to the Washington Zoo.
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Did John F. Kennedy have a cat?

The family of John F. Kennedy brought pet hamsters Debbie and Billie; a gray cat, Tom Kitten; and a canary, Robin, to the White House.
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Which presidents dog gave birth to a litter of puppies in the White House?

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Ford's acquired Liberty, a Golden Retriever, as a puppy in the fall of 1974. She grew up in the White House and even gave birth to her first litter of puppies there.
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Can I bring my dog to JFK airport?

Well, the news is in, and yes, Pets are allowed at JFK Airport. Dogs will be allowed to frolic at a 20,000-square-foot “resort” run by the pet-boarding chain Paradise 4 Paws.
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What was Bill Clinton's favorite dessert?

Bush lavished Barbara Bush's Chocolate Chip Cookies on the campaign trail. Bill Clinton was also a fan of his wife's Chocolate Chip Cookies. George W. Bush loved Apple Cider Creme Brulee.
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What was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite dessert?

Theodore Roosevelt – Fat Rascals, a sort-of sweet biscuit. Calvin Coolidge – Ice Box Cookies, which included brown sugar and walnuts. Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Blueberry Pudding, but he's most synonymous with fruitcake which he enjoyed year round.
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What was the name of JFK's dog?

Charlie poses outside the White House, June 22, 1961. When the Kennedy family moved into the White House, they brought with them a Welsh terrier named Charlie. Despite his allergies to animal hair, President John F.
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Did Eisenhower have dogs?

Eisenhower were in the White House they had only two pets in residence there. One was a parakeet. The other was the Weimaraner named Heidi, who, for a time, lived in the house and roamed the White House grounds at will. She was and is a wonderful dog and was a great favorite of the many tourists to the White House.
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How many cats have been in the White House?

Presidential pet history is too imprecise for an exact kitty count, but it appears that only about a dozen have padded through the White House, compared with more than 100 dogs.
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What was JFK's last words?

Nellie Connally, the First Lady of Texas, turned to Kennedy, who was sitting behind her, and commented, "Mr. President, you can't say Dallas doesn't love you". Kennedy's reply – "No, you certainly can't" – were his last words.
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What is the best quote of all time?

The 100 Most Famous Quotes of All Time
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - ...
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - ...
  • Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
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Is it possible to read 20 000 words a minute?

The average reader will read 20,000 words in 1.1 hours when reading at a speed of 300 words per minute (wpm). Typical documents that are 20,000 words include novels, novellas, and other published books. You may read faster or slower than this depending on your average reading speed.
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Why was JFK's coffin dropped in the ocean?

Hall said that documents to be released Tuesday by the National Archives show that the coffin was flown several miles off the Maryland-Delaware coast in early 1965 and dumped in an area where the military discards unstable and outdated weapons and ammunition.
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How fast can Bill Gates read?

Bill Gates reads 50 books a year, at about 750 WPM (words per minute) with 90% comprehension, and attributes much of his success to reading.
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Which president likes peanut butter cookies?

History of National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

Peanut butter cookies have been popular since the early 1900s. In fact, in 1913 the wife of the 28th US President, Woodrow Wilson, published a list of her cookie recipes, which generously included a recipe for Peanut Cookies that, of course, used peanut butter.
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What did Presidents drink?

  • George Washington. Preferred Drink: Dark Porter. ...
  • John Adams. Preferred Drink: Hard Cider. ...
  • Thomas Jefferson. Preferred Drink: Wine. ...
  • James Madison. Preferred Drink: Champagne. ...
  • James Monroe. Preferred Drink: French Red Wine. ...
  • John Quincy Adams. Preferred Drink: Spanish Madeira. ...
  • Andrew Jackson. Preferred Drink: Whiskey. ...
  • Martin Van Buren.
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