Early Presidents
He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
She was married to Abraham Lincoln and was known for her strong opinions and controversial public image.
Who is Mary Todd Lincoln?
This president was assassinated in 1865 at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This president was played by Daniel Day-Lewis in the 2012.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This president fathered children with enslaved woman Sally Hemings.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This president warned against the formation of political parties in his farewell address.
Who is George Washington?
This First Lady worked to preserve the White House during the War of 1812, famously saving a portrait of George Washington bringing it to Brookeville, MD.
Who is Dolley Madison?
This president was assassinated in 1881 by Charles Guiteau, dying of infection weeks later.
Who is James Garfield?
This president’s voice was provided by Robin Williams in the animated movie Night at the Museum.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Rumors swirled about this president's relationship with Lucy Mercer.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This president signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law during his time in office.
Who is John Adams?
Famous for her “Just Say No” campaign, this First Lady also sparked controversy for consulting an astrologer to guide her husband’s decisions.
Who is Nancy Reagan?
This failed assassination attempt on a president took place in 1981 when John Hinckley Jr. tried to impress actress Jodie Foster.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This scaly creature, gifted to an early president, lived in the White House and was occasionally kept in a bathroom.
What is an alligator?
This 19th century bachelor president was accused of fathering a child out of wedlock during a heated election campaign, with opponents chanting “Ma, Ma, where’s my Pa?”
Who is Grover Cleveland?
This piece of White House furniture, introduced during the presidency of James Monroe, is made from the timbers of a British ship captured during the War of 1812.
What is the Resolute Desk?
Known as the first "modern" First Lady, she had her own radio show, worked in public relations, and was criticized for refusing to give up her career after moving into the White House.
Who is Jackie Kennedy?
In 1901, this president was killed by anarchist Leon Czolgosz while attending the Pan-American Exposition.
Who is William McKinley?
This president enjoyed skinny-dipping in the Potomac River to start his mornings.
Who is John Quincy Adams?
Nan Britton’s tell-all memoir revealed her secret relationship with this president, including rendezvous in a White House closet.
Who is Warren G. Harding?
This popular dessert was introduced to the White House during an early presidency and required importing ice and special molds to prepare it.
What is ice cream?
Nicknamed “Lemonade Lucy,” this First Lady was famous for banning alcohol in the White House.
Who is Lucy Hayes?
This man was hanged for planning to assassinate both Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson in a broader plot.
Who is Lewis Powell?
This president’s childhood home was the inspiration for the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland.
Who is Franklin Pierce?
This president had a rumored love affair with movie star Kay Summersby during World War II, a relationship that sparked gossip among his inner circle.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?