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John Quincy Adams -

John Quincy Adams sported sideburns for many years. The president had light brown hair that eventually turned gray.

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And becoming the sixth president of the United States was no reason for him to shave them off!

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Martin Van Buren -

Speaking of sideburns, no other American president had such legendary ones as Martin Van Buren did during his time in office.

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Martin Van Buren -

Even before he was sworn in as America's eighth president, Martin Van Buren already rocked some respectable sideburns!

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Zachary Taylor -

A military leader like Zachary Taylor had to sport some sort of facial hair in the mid 1800s.

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The 12th president of the US was all about bushy sideburns.

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Abraham Lincoln -

If there is one US president with truly iconic facial hair, it's Abraham Lincoln.

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The 16th president of the United States actually grew his famous beard after an 11-year-old girl wrote to him saying that "all the ladies like whiskers."

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Ulysses S. Grant -

General Ulysses S. Grant is known for leading the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War. We want to believe his mighty beard helped!

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According to literary descriptions, Ulysses S. Grant  had light brown hair, which then turned gray around the time he became president. Who can blame him?

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Rutherford B. Hayes -

The 19th US president rocked the longest beard in the White House.

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President Hayes had reddish-blonde hair, which then turned gray.

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James A. Garfield -

President Garfield also rocked a pretty respectable full beard.

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James A. Garfield -

The 20th president of the United States is among the few American heads of state who did so throughout history.

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Chester A. Arthur -

President Chester A. Arthur had quite an exquisite combo consisting of a well-groomed mustache and full sideburns.

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Not only did President Arthur have a stylish beard, he was also fashion-conscious and one of the most stylish presidents the country has ever seen.

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Grover Cleveland -

President Grover Cleveland had an admirable mustache.

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Grover Cleveland -

Only a man with such a cool stash could lead the US twice!

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Even after retirement, Grover Cleveland remained faithful to his mustache.

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Benjamin Harrison -

President Benjamin Harrison was a man who kept his full beard impeccable at all times.

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Benjamin Harrison -

Before turning gray, the 23rd president of the United States had blond hair.

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Theodore Roosevelt -

Teddy Roosevelt always had a rugged masculine aura about him, and his facial hair certainly helped.

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President Roosevelt was also known for his signature spectacles, which, together with his mustache, gave his face a distinctive look.

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Theodore Roosevelt -

President Theodore Roosevelt poses for a portrait, circa 1910s.

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William Howard Taft -

President William Howard Taft had arguably the most magnificent mustache of them all.

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The 27th president's facial hair was elegant, and it certainly made him look poised and powerful.

See also: The all-time worst celebrity facial hair moments

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