In beards we trust
During the american civil war, many distingushed beards grew on the chins of the soldiers,stylishly crafted and accessorised by outrageous sideburns.
By the time chemical weapons were used in the first world war, beards were outlawed as it prevented the correct fitting of gas masks.
Goatee clad Uncle Sam urged young americans to fight during the second world war, many of them only just at the bum-fluff stage of their life.
Beard Culture
Chinstrap beards are regulation for the Amish, but may only be grown after marriage They also refuse to allow moustaches, which they consider to be a symbol of the military.
Those caught growing them have severe penalties placed apon them, such as the confiscation of their hat till such time as the offending moustache is razed to the lip.
Moustaches have also found their way into popular culture, and many stars of the silver screen sport them.
Chaplin was worshipped for his tash inspired silent baffoonery, and there are few who can't recall Charlton Heston's now infamous 'beard' scene from Ben Hur.
Beards and Horns
Bearded devils have long appeared in popular fiction, a mythical character well known for his evil dooing, and generally giving beards a bad name.
The devil is in fact alive and well, though this time he wears no beard, which is good news for the reputation of beards.
The real injustice however, is hes still president.