10. Must be something obscure or controversial,did America have Executioners or Hangmen? As I don't even know when Cleveland was President.
Before he became President, 1 of his jobs was indeed as Sheriff/Executioner. On 2 occasions he personally hanged murderers, the only US President to do so..
He is the only US President to serve non-consecutive terms as President. (1885-89, 1893-97). Consequently, he is both the 22nd AND the 24th US President.
10. Must be something obscure or controversial,did America have Executioners or Hangmen? As I don't even know when Cleveland was President.
Before he became President, 1 of his jobs was indeed as Sheriff/Executioner. On 2 occasions he personally hanged murderers, the only US President to do so..
So-just number 3...
All the 'On This Day In History' I'm reading must be sinking in somewhere in my memory .
Is it that they both are known by a different first name than they were actually given?
Close enough. They use a middle name, rather than the given first name. So-Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, Leonard James Callaghan (and Michael Colin Cowdrey, Stephen Grover Cleveland).
Thanks @Essexphil for setting the quiz. The late James Callaghan was born in Pompey, so knew he was Leonard James, we got told all about him at school when he was PM. Remembered Boris has loads of names and took a punt! I know you said a one off but........ maybe once a week.?
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On 2 occasions he personally hanged murderers, the only US President to do so..
So-just number 3...
So-Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, Leonard James Callaghan (and Michael Colin Cowdrey, Stephen Grover Cleveland).
Thanks to all who took part.
I know you said a one off but........ maybe once a week.?