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Five things to know about North Carolina-related presidents

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Five things to know about North Carolina-related presidents

In today's Tiny Rabbit Holes, here's some fast trivia about commanders-in-chief who have some sort of connection to this state. They might be giants, you know.

Jeremy Markovich
Feb 21, 2022
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Five things to know about North Carolina-related presidents

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Today is Presidents Day, a day when we honor the men who have led this country in a very modern fashion: By scrambling to find childcare. North Carolina has had three (?) presidents who were born here, and one who tried to dramatically alter the landscape. So as a service, I’ve written up a few pieces of trivia for you to—HEY WILL YOU KIDS BE QUIET, DADDY’S TRYING TO WORK!

George Washington really tried to drain the swamp

great dismal swamp picture
The Great Dismal Swamp as seen from the cab of a park ranger’s truck during my trip out there in 2017.

(Linda Richman Voice) The Great Dismal Swamp is no longer great. It’s no longer dismal. And it’s no longer swampy. Discuss.

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