Name that President
The original Rough Rider. I was the youngest man to assume the office of the Presidency at age 42. I also served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and Governor of New York.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Began in the crash of 1929. Various government actions made it worse. FDR implemented his New Deal to give the American people hope for recovery.
What is the Great Depression?
Highly unpopular with the American public. The first time the media was allowed full access to the front lines of combat. America's policy was to '"contain" communism but it didn't put the full might of our Armed Forces to use in this effort.
What is the Vietnam War?
I designed and marketed the Model T automobile. I introduced minimum wage and the 40-hour work week, as well as the assembly line to make my factories run more efficiently.
Who is Henry Ford?
Dallas Texas - November 22, 1963. This event happened on live television and shocked the nation.
What is the Assassination of John F. Kennedy?
I was largely self-educated but earned a law degree. My Speech at Gettysburg began a shift in momentum for the Union in the bloody Civil War. My second tern was cut short at Ford's Theater.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The period after the Civil War when the nation needed to heal and rebuild.
What is Reconstruction?
Many have the false notion that this war was fought only because of slavery, however it was fought to preserve the Union.
What is the Civil War?
American shipping and railroad magnate who acquired a personal fortune of more than $100 million. He began his career in the Ferry boat business in New York harbor.
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt?
To this point only one person has resigned the office of the Presidency. It was largely due to an event where 5 "Burglars" were arrested in an office building used by the Democratic National Committee.
What is the Nixon Watergate scandal?
I had the dubious responsibility of bringing an end to the war with Japan in 1945. I was a staunch anti-communist. When I left office in 1952, my approval ratings were very low.
Who is Harry S Truman?
A time after the first Great War, when America was on top of the world. People lived lavishly and to excess. Prohibition made organized crime and hidden speakeasys a common thing.
What is the Roaring 20's?
After the Attacks on American Soil in 2001, George W. Bush declared this war.
What is the War on Terror?
American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust.
Who is John D. Rokefeller?
We were held against our will for 444 days. Finally released on January 20, 1981, when President Reagan was sworn into office.
Who are the hostages held by Iran?
I appeared in over 40 motion pictures and was a former Governor of California. Known as the "Great Communicator" I faced the Soviet Union's leader head on and encouraged him to "Bring Down that Wall!"
Who is Ronald W. Reagan?
Many people sought equal rights as citizens of this country. Led peacefully by Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. African Americans were granted the right to vote, and integrate in formerly all-white schools.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
The first armed conflict of the Cold War. Not fought against the Soviet Union but another Communist Nation. The war is still not officially over, only an armistice has been in place for over 60 years.
What is What is the Korean War?
in 2016 I was new to the political arena, I had been a successful real estate mogul and reality show star. I love my country and will not stop until we "Make America Great Again!"
Who is Donald J. Trump?
The most devastating weapon built by man was used in these two cities to end the war with Japan in August 1945.
What is Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
I am the only President to be elected to four terms of office. I introduced "Fireside Chats" to share with the nation what I was doing to make changes in the country. My smarter cousin served at the turn of the century.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
Long standing indirect conflict between the West and Communism. President Reagan's strategy was "WE WIN, THEY LOSE."
What is the Cold War?
Began when Germany invaded Poland, and eventually much of Europe. America was drawn into this war when the Japanese attacked our fleet in Pearl Harbor.
What is What is World War II?
American financier and industrial organizer, one of the world’s foremost financial figures during the two pre-World War I decades. He reorganized several major railroads and financed industrial consolidations that formed the United States Steel, International Harvester, and General Electric corporations.
Who is J.P. Morgan?
Four airliners were highjacked by radical Islamic extremists and used as weapons against American targets.
What are the Terror attacks on September 11, 2001?
From Michigan, I served less than 4 years as President after my boss resigned. I was in office during the Parade of Ships to celebrate our Nations 200th anniversay!
Who is Gerald R. Ford?
A population phenomenon occurred in the period after World War II and 1960.
What is the Baby Boom?
"OK BOOMER!"
A domestic war declared by Lyndon B. Johnson in an effort to make social improvements, mainly within minority communities. His Great Society plan.
What is the War on Poverty?
Scottish-born American industrialist who led the enormous expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He was also one of the most important philanthropists of his era.
Who is Andrew Carnegie?
I have missed more days than I can count this semester! I have played the role of our Savior Jesus Christ! Can you believe this will happen next Sunday?
What is Elijah Ortega will Graduate Calvary Christian Academy?
CONGRATULATIONS ELIJAH!!!!