Trivia Time: Which U.S. president kept a herd of horses at the White House and was once arrested for speeding?
- talesoftori
- May 11, 2025
- 1 min read
President Ulysses S. Grant was known for his love of fast horses — and in 1872, he was actually arrested for speeding in a horse-drawn carriage!
After being warned by police one day, he was caught racing again the next. He was taken to the station, posted a $20 bond, and didn’t show up in court — making him the only sitting U.S. president ever arrested.Grant reportedly respected the officer for doing his duty and took the arrest in good humor.
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