40 Facts About the Man on the Penny

40 Facts About the Man on the Penny

Trista - December 28, 2018

40 Facts About the Man on the Penny
Abraham Lincoln and a cat. Mewoingtons.

25. Lincoln Adored Cats

Abraham Lincoln was known to be a lover of all animals, but he especially enjoyed the company of cats. Lincoln was the first president to bring cats to the White House. The family’s cat, Tabby, would often be seen eating at the dinner table with the family. On top of this, Abraham Lincoln would often feed the cat with a gold fork. Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of Abraham, often said that her husband had one hobby and that was cats.

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