Who was the first president to use a handshake rather than a bow?

Answer 1

The handshake has bee around way longer than the United States. The custom comes from when men carried swords. Since most people are right handed they would carry a sword on their left side; or some other weapons. When two people would meet they would extend their right hands to show that they did not have a weapon and grab each others hand as to show not only good faith but so they could grab the weapon really quickly. The shake may have come from trying to shake out any hidden weapons from the sleeves.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson was the first president to use a handshake rather than a bow while in office. Jefferson was President of the United States between 1800 and 1808. He was also the first president to have an inauguration in Washington, D.C.

Answer 3

Abraham Lincoln shook hands rather than bow, because his big hat would fall off...

Answer 4

The first president that used a handshake instead of a bow was Thomas Jefferson. He used the handshake to greet guests, when meeting people and when deals were made.

Answer 5

Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States.

Answer 6

Ronald McDonald

Answer 7

James Madison