Groupon discounts U.S. history, declares Alexander Hamilton president

[Renew Deal]

Beware learning American history through Groupon promotions. Contrary to what the online coupon company claims, Alexander Hamilton was never a U.S. president.

The discounter put out a news release announcing "Groupon Celebrates Presidents Day by Honoring Alexander Hamilton," and offering $10 off of all local deals above $40.

"The $10 bill, as everyone knows, features President Alexander Hamilton -- undeniably one of our greatest presidents and most widely recognized for establishing the country's financial system," the Business Wire release read.

Hamilton, whose portrait does grace the $10 bill, was the first treasury secretary and is credited with laying the foundation of the U.S. financial system.

But he was never president.
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http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/16/us/groupon-president-hamilton/index.html

Publicity stunt or idiocy? I bet on the second.

[Agnosticsherbet]

1. Groupon is just admitting that money is the real President

and the man in the seat is irrelevant.

[OregonBlue]

2. Looks like Groupon is run by TeaBaggers. Don't read history. Probably don't read.