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A Tale of Two Hansons: Busting Myths About the 'First' US President

Ridiculous History

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John Hanson's Family Line Doesn't Exist

There is just an absolute glut of misinformation on this person. Because of the tenuous place that he kind of occupied in the history of the presidency, it's almost like there was no room for him, you know. He wouldn't have wanted the job. After his one year stent as president of congress, he retired from public office entirely. And he passed away shortly thereafter, on november fifteenth 17 83. Thereis s not a lot of information about him, and the john hanson house no longer exists.

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