Many US Presidents have a colourful past. Many of the Presidents on the list are/were alcoholics and took pride in their drinking habits. This article identifies them and who they are/were.
1. Barack Obama:
A 2010 news report surfaced surrounding Barack Obama's drinking problem. The Daily Mail reported that the doctor recommended the President stop drinking excessively and stop smoking. This recommendation came after Obama's cholesterol levels were up to borderline high.
2. George W. Bush:
Bush was no saint in the 1960s and 70s. Bush even admitted to substance abuse under the age of 40. He described this period as nomadic and irresponsible youth. This all occurred before he made a religious conversion and was enlightened by Billy Graham.
3. Richard Nixon:
During the Watergate Scandal, which erupted in 1974, Nizon was drinking more than he ever did before. He became even more depressed as he put himself and his family through humiliation over his resignations. Many would not hear from Nixon for years after his resignation due to shame. The drinking problem was discovered in Nixon's biography written by Stephen Ambrose.
4. Martin van Buren:
This Democratic President had a reputation for being a drunk by age 25. He could even drink large quantities without showing signs of intoxication. The behaviour was exhibited well into his Vice –Presidency.
5. Ulysses Grant:
This US President also had a drinking problem. The problem was more than apparent during his military service. However, the heavy drinking was said to have not affected his ability to perform duties. The cause of death (throat cancer) was probably related to alcohol consumption.
6. Franklin Pierce:
This president was a drunk because of traumatic stress. Before he was sworn in as president, he and his wife were in a train accident. His only son was nearly decapitated right in front of him. After the incident Pierce became depressed and turned to drinking. He saw the accident as punishment for his sins.
7. James Buchanan:
He was the President who was celebrated for his drinking problem. He regularly complained that the size of his champagne bottle was too small. Additionally, he was known to drink 2 to 3 bottles of cognac and dry rye a week.
8. Franklin D. Roosevelt:
FDR had a hard presidency. He had to deal with the Great Depression, the rise of Hitler, battle with polio and a raging war. He was also a drinker and according to his grandson was the worst martini maker ever.
9. William Taft:
There are no sources that claim he was drinking during presidency. In fact, many of his associates stated he abstained from drinking. Yet during his frat years, Taft was a heavy drinker. He would often make sure that all his frats friends were getting drunk.
10. John Adams:
He was also an alcoholic that should be made mention on this list. In fact he would have hard cider with his breakfast daily. Breakfast with booze…hmmm.
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