National Presidential Joke Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

We enjoy a good joke, and the fact that a U.S. president has told it makes it even hilarious; therefore, National Presidential Joke Day on August 11 is one of our favourite holidays to observe. This day is intended to highlight the humour emanating from our nation’s highest office. We commemorate a holiday that recognises the fact that presidents also have a sense of humour by examining the quips — both intentional and unintentional — made by current and former presidents.

The background of National Presidential Joke Day

This day is based on a remark made by former President Ronald Reagan. Reagan stated during a soundcheck for his regular Saturday evening radio broadcast on NPR, “My fellow Americans, I am delighted to inform you today that I have signed legislation that will permanently outlaw Russia. The bombing will commence in five minutes.” Unknown to him was the fact that the feed was live.

Since 1982, networks have kept remarks made during soundchecks private; however, this particular feed was leaked to the general public. The joke appeared on the front page of “The London Standard,” and was subsequently broadcast on CBS’s Monday evening newscast. His supporters adored it, while his detractors disapproved. Neither did Soviet Russia. Upon hearing the broadcast, they reportedly placed their military on high alert, and when it became obvious that this was not a threat, they referred to it as a “monstrous” statement. The United States decided to commemorate Reagan’s joke by instituting National Presidential Joke Day because it was so well received. However, Reagan is not the only president with a sense of humour.

George Washington was a powerful political leader, but his humour shone through in numerous instances. Consider the names of his canines as an example. Tipsy, Mopsey, Ragman, Truelove, and Vulcan are their names. Even during the worst days of the Revolutionary War, his letters are filled with humorous asides and gags.

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was another prominent leader with a sense of humour. This aspect of his character was so well-known that his adversaries wrote a song titled “Hey! Uncle Abe, Are You Still Joking?’

Former President Barack Obama was renowned for never passing up an opportunity to crack a joke, even at formal occasions such as the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. He claimed he reserved his worst jokes for the Presidential Turkey Ceremony, delivering a “cornucopia of dad jokes about turkeys.”

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Activities on NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL JOKE DAY

Examine Reagan’s jest.

There is a video of the jest that inspired our event on YouTube. Send it to your peers after you’ve had a good laugh listening to it.

Find additional presidential humour.

As stated previously, presidents throughout history have shared laughter with their constituents. Check out various sources, websites, and YouTube to locate the most humorous ones. Even presidential joke montages will have you writhing on the floor with laughter.

Observe “Man of the Year”

When a fool becomes president, he is naturally drawn in multiple directions. The icing on the cake is that the lead character is played by none other than the late actor Robin Williams, who was a well-known comedian.

5 of the most hilarious faux pas by U.S. presidents

President Franklin Roosevelt was informed that his wife was in prison when he inquired about her whereabouts. He responded, “I’m not astonished. But for what?”

People say I’m indecisive, but I’m not sure about that, he retorted.

In reference to his increased esteem in the U.S., he stated, “It is very nice that people now use all their fingers when waving at me.”

In 1936, Hoover joked at the Nebraska Republican Conference, “Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.”

Kennedy once stated regarding the reputations of politicians, “Mothers all want their sons to become president, but they don’t want them to become politicians in the process.”

NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL JOKE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	August 11	Friday
2024	August 11	Sunday
2025	August 11	Monday
2026	August 11	Tuesday
2027	August 11	Wednesday