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July 15, 2009

Musical Presidents

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Which of our Presidents played musical instruments? We all know that President Clinton played the saxophone, but were any other Presidents musically inclined?

Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) – Third president of the United States, played the cello, clavichord and violin.

John Quincy Adams (1767 – 1848) – The sixth president of the United States played the flute.

Chester Alan Arthur (1829 – 1886)- The 21st president, played the banjo.

Woodrow Wilson (1856 – 1924) – The 28th president of the United States, played the violin.

Harry Truman (1884 – 1972) – The 33rd president used to play piano at the White House.

Richard Nixon (1913 – 1994) – The 37th president played the piano and accordion.

Bill Clinton (born August 19, 1946) – The 42nd president of the United States, plays the saxophone.

And did you know,

Condeleeza Rice (born November 14, 1954) who served as U.S. National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005, and then as U.S. Secretary of State in the Bush Administration wanted to become a concert pianist before pursuing a degree in international relations and economics. Her she is playing for the Queen in Buckingham Palace:

One comment for this post.

  1. Comment from Ken K on August 18th, 2009 :

    I believe that Warren Harding played the “peckhorn”, somewhat of a small euphonium.

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