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Herbert Hoover and John Kennedy donated their salaries to charity. George Washington did not want any salary, but he became convinced that serving without pay could set a precedent that would prevent other less wealthy people from accepting the presidency.
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SteveTwo US presidents donated all their salaries to charity. These were Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy. Kennedy also donated his salaries to charity when he was a Congressman and a Senator.
Update: President Trump also donated his salary to charity.
* Correction - Both Herbert Hoover and John F. Kennedy donated their salaries to charity.
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What US presidents have accepted their salary?
All of them have taken it,although JFk was reported to have donated his to charity and George Washington at first refused his paycheck.
Which us presidents didn't take salary?
There have been two U.S. presidents who chose not to take a salary during their time in office. The first was George Washington, who declined a salary for his entire presidency. The second was Herbert Hoover, who also refused to accept a salary during his term in office. Both presidents were independently wealthy and felt that they did not need the salary for their service to the country.
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No US presidents were named Nathaniel.
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If you're asking whether any US Presidents were constitutionally ineligible to hold office, the answer is no.
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