World Report: February 13, 2004 Vol.9 Iss.17

Top 5 Early Jobs Of Presidents

On February 16, we celebrate Presidents' Day! Of course, every U.S. President had another job before being elected. John Adams was a teacher. Andrew Johnson was a tailor. Most were lawyers or members of the military--and 14 Presidents were both! Here are the jobs held by the most U.S. Presidents.

1. Military -- 28 Presidents
2. Lawyers -- 23
3. Educators -- 12
4. Businessman -- 6
5. Journalists -- 4
Farmers -- 4

SOURCE: LIST COMPILED BY TIME FOR KIDS