Chris Taylor: “David Rice Atchison.” Due to a quirk in the calendar in the Year 1849, one school of thought contends that Missourian David Rice Atchison deserves to be considered the 12th president of the U. S. His “term of office” lasted just 24 hours – most of which he slept through – and took place 165 years ago.

Location Plaza Library, 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO