Knowledge quote of the week

I have seized the light. I have arrested its flight - Louis Daguerre

Thursday, 17 November 2011

First President in the White House / First Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street

John Adams was the first president
in the White House, 1797-1801
Anyone know who was the first president
To live in the White House?
Incase you're unsure
Upon your uncertainty I shall douse
The first president to live there was the second
John Adams was his name
Preceded by George Washington
He followed in his predecessor's fame
Boldly defying governmental disputes
Mainly over Europe's conflicts perchance
His reign was marked by the Quasi-War
Which did involve France
What about the first prime minister
To live at 10 Downing Street?
Would you be able to recall the name
Sir Robert Walpole was the
first prime minister in Downing Street,
1721-1742
Of the man to achieve this feat?
I'll tell you then
Should you not know
It was indeed
Sir Robert Walpole
Third son from a family of 17
He's described as a large man
Despite his prickly attitude
He still gained many a fan
He did enjoy a bribe or two though
And was once tried for it
He spent six months in prison
But regained his position upon exit

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