CULTURAL CORNER

Cultural Corner is a feature that showcases cultural celebrations for a given month.

Presidential elections are held every four years in The United States of America. Election day is November 5th this year. As of November 1st, over 3.8 million of the roughly 7.8 million eligible North Carolinian voters have taken advantage of early voting and cast their choice for not just President (and Vice President) but also for a number of other state and local posts including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, among others. We explored the requirements for becoming President and found some fun facts about United States Presidents.

Requirements for becoming President of The United States of America:

Must be a natural born citizen of the United States.

This means that a naturalized citizen is not eligible to become President of the United States. Martin Van Buren was the first president born an American citizen. He was also the only president for whom English was a second language; his first language was Dutch.

Must be at least 35 years old.

34 years old a great candidate? Sorry! You'll have to wait one more year! The youngest President was Theodore Roosevelt at 42 . The oldest President at the time of his inauguration is Joe Biden at 78.

Must have resided in The United States for at least 14 years.

Virginia is the birthplace of eight presidents, including four of the nation's first five: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. The other four of the state’s presidents came later: William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, John Tyler, and Woodrow Wilson.

PRESIDENTIAL FUN FACTS

Tallest US President:

Abraham Lincoln stood 6 feet 4 inches tall making him the tallest. He stood 1/2 inch taller than Lyndon B. Johnson.

Shortest US President:

James Madison stood at 5 feet 4 inches tall making him the shortest. Benjamin Harrison and Martin Van Buren were both 2 inches taller.

Longest Serving US President:

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the longest serving US President. He served for 4,422 days (1933-45).

Shortest Serving US President

William Henry Harrison only served 31 days as US President in 1841. He died of pneumonia.

First resident of the White House:

John Adams was the first US President to live in The White House. He and his wife moved in on November 1, 1800.

Longest lived US President:

Jimmy Carter is 100 years old, making him the oldest lived US President by almost 6 years over George HW Bush.

Only President never to marry:

James Buchanan, the 15th President of the US, never married.

Vice-President to President:

Fifteen different Vice-Presidents have become President. The last one to do it was President Joe Biden.

DIWALI

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: OCTOBER 31 -NOVEMBER 1

Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should knowKnown as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

HONORING LOVED ONES THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY: NOVEMBER 2

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 3

REMEMBER TO FALL BACK ONE HOUR ON SUNDAY AT 2AM.

VETERAN'S DAY: NOVEMBER 11

Remember to honor veterans on November 11th. Thanks them for their service!

THANKSGIVING BY THE NUMBERS

National Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage MonthWe observe Native American Heritage Month in November to recognize the achievements and contributions of Native Americans. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994. The National Archives holds hundreds of thousands of U.S.

Have a November birthday? Click the cake to see who shares your special day!

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