Capitol Hill Shenanigans
Presidential Love Stories
Famous Firsts
You Me, and the White House
Slogans and Catchphrases
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In 2017, this congress member famously tweeted a photo of his "selfie" with a woman, who was not his wife, prompting a scandal and his eventual resignation. 

Who is Anthony Weiner?

100

This U.S. president married his wife in 1953, who later became one of the most iconic First Ladies. Their love story captured the hearts of Americans, particularly after his tragic accident in '63.

Who is John F. Kennedy?

100

We started dating on March 22. On March 22, 1963 this man became the first African American to be appointed to a U.S. cabinet position when he was named Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Who is Robert C. Weaver?

100

This president famously proposed to his wife on a cold evening in 1842, as he took a walk with her at the White House and popped the question. 

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

100

This slogan encapsulated a desire for change and a break from the policies of the previous administration. It became a rally cry for Reagan's campaign.

What is - "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"

200

In 1973, this U.S. senator became the first person to ever be arrested on the floor of the U.S. Senate after a heated argument about racial segregation.

Who is Strom Thurmond?

200

This couple began dating during their college years at Princeton. Their relationship later became famous for their intellectual and emotional partnership. 

Who is Woodrow Wilson and Ellen Wilson?
200
March 18 marks the day of our first date. On March 18, 1965 this U.S. president became the first to send U.S. combat troops to Vietnam. 

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

200

This president and his wife hold the record for the longest married first couple. 

Who is Jimmy Carter? (74 years)

200

FDR used this as his slogan in 1932, something he promised to the American people.

What is "A new deal"?

300

In 1952, this United States senator was caught in a scandal after trying to bribe a fellow senator with $100,000 to change his vote on a military contract. He became the first U.S senator to be convicted of bribery.

Who is William Benton?

300

This U.S. president's wife was also his distant cousin...

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

300

I was born on November 12. On November 12, 1929 this U.S. president became the first to appear on television,, when he gave a speech at the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. 

Who is Herbert Hoover?

300

This first couple tragically lost the life of their first son. This First Lady was rumored to struggle tremendously with this revelation through her husbands term 

Who is Franklin Pierce?

300

This President used this as his campaign call, "Let's Get America Moving Again"

John F Kennedy

400

This U.S. senator was known for his aggressive anti-Communist crusades, eventually leading to the "Red Scare" and a "witch hunt" for communists in the government. Once He was censured for his actions. 

Who is Joseph McCarthy?

400

This First Couple were courting throughout the war of 1812. 

Who is James Madison and Dolley Madison?

400

You were born, today, January 7. On January 7, 1983 this U.S. senator became the first woman to be elected as a leader of a major political party in the Senate. 

Who is Barbara Mikulski? 

400

This First Lady became a strong advocate for breast cancer during her husbands time in office. 

Who is Betty Ford and Gerald Ford? 

400

Barack Obama's catchy 2008 campaign slogan

What is, "Yes We Can"
500

This former congressman was convicted of corruption after accepting bribes from an FBI sting operation in exchange for political favors. He became the first member of Congress in 30 years to be sentenced to prison for corruption. 

Who is William "Bill" Jefferson?

500

This President married a woman, and had one of the most loving and dedicated marriages in White House history. 

Who is Rutherford B. Hayes?

500

May 26 marks the day we officially moved into our first apartment together. On that day in 1930, this man became the first African American to serve in the cabinet, appointed by Herbert Hoover.

Who is Patrick Henry Moynihan?

500

This first couple played a key role in advocated for this special D.C. landmark, the Japanese Cherry Blossoms. 

Who is William Howard Taft and Nellie?

500

Richard Nixon coined this phrased which resonated with voters looking for stability. 

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