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From ”The Complete Book of U.S. Presidents,” by William DeGregorio

(Dembner, 1989), here`s how seven presidents observed the Sabbath:

1. Teddy Roosevelt-taught Sunday school

2. Franklin Pierce-would not read mail

3. Grover Cleveland-would not play games

4. William Harrison-refused to discuss politics

5. Benjamin Harrison-conducted no state business

6. William McKinley-sang hymns in evening

7. James Buchanan-would not dance