6. He was the first president with a beard. Lincoln was the first president to sport a full beard, although his was rather modest compared to some that followed. This was largely due to the times in which he lived. Beards were popular back then.
6. He was the first president with a beard. Lincoln was the first president to sport a full beard, although his was rather modest compared to some that followed. This was largely due to the times in which he lived. Beards were popular back then.