“Why Did No One Tell Me That in 1988, The United States Elected Its First Avian Vice President, Dan Quayle??”

     How have I been on this planet for 23 years, in an age where information is easier to access than ever, and only just learned that in 1988, the people of the United States decided to, with the election of George H. W. Bush, elect its first Avian and first non-human Vice President, Dan Quayle? 

     Why wasn’t I taught this in school? I was under the impression that the 2008 election was the first time in American history that the presidency and vice presidency would not be held by two white men, that the election of Barack Obama or Sarah Palin would be able to break the 219 year record. I guess that was not true, because of how the Vice President from 1989 to 1993 was a bird, Vice President Dan Quayle.

     Are there more facts I wasn’t taught in history class? I thought I learned it all, but this has me wondering. I’m actually quite scared that there is more information out there that I am unaware of. 

     If you have any information about our first avian Vice President, please contact my dad so he can send you his fax machine number so that you can get in touch with me. Thank you.