John Quincy Adams Liked to Skinny-Dip in the Potomac
John Quincy Adams was an avid skinny dipper. That’s right, you heard correctly. This was a president who loved to take a naked dip in the Potomac River.
Adams’ morning routine was quite the spectacle. He would start off with a brisk six-mile walk, followed by a hearty breakfast, and then he’d take a dip in the Potomac River. He’d do it all year round – even in the winter when the water was freezing. Moreover, due to the tide, he almost lost his clothes on a number of occasions.
He reportedly continued his morning routine for most of his life in Washington, D.C.
References
Inside John Quincy Adams’ unusual skinny-dipping routine (no date) MSN. Available at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/inside-john-quincy-adams-unusual-skinny-dipping-routine/ar-AAZk6pi (Accessed: February 19, 2023).
- 11 fascinating facts about John Quincy Adams (2021) Mental Floss. Mental Floss. Available at: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502637/9-fascinating-facts-about-john-quincy-adams (Accessed: February 19, 2023).
