What President was a licensed bartender?
A - Thomas Jefferson
B - Abraham Lincoln
C - Grover Cleveland
D - James Buchanan
BUSINESS INSIDER Answer: B – Abraham Lincoln Not only was Abraham Lincoln an accomplished wrestler, a lawyer, and the only former President to hold a patent, he is also the only licensed bartender to become President of the United States. Long before his political career, Lincoln went into business with an old military friend of his, William F. Berry. “Berry and Lincoln” was their bar and store in New Salem, Illinois. The pair bought their liquor license in March 1833 for a whopping $7, and began selling whiskey, wine, brandy, and more. Their selection included half pints of 12-cent apple brandy, 18.75-cent peach brandy, and 25-cent French brandy. Guests could also have a meal at the tavern for a quarter, or lodge at the premises for half a quarter. Unfortunately, the business soon went into debt, primarily because Berry was drinking too many of its products. Lincoln sold his interest in the store to Berry in April 1833, and a month later became the Postmaster of New Salem.