Nicknames
Before they were President
While they were President
Assasinations
Who's Who
100
"Honest Abe"
What is Abraham Lincoln's nickname
100
He grew up in a log cabin in Kentucky and later moved across the river to Indiana where his mother died in 1818. His father remarried and he became very close to his step-mother, Sarah. He later became a lawyer and married a woman named Mary Todd before becoming the 16th president.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
100
He signed the Emancipation Proclimation; which ended legal slavery in the US and ended the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
100
In a theater, watching a play with his wife...
Where was Abraham Lincoln killed?
100
Known as the first African-American President.
Who is Barak Obama?
200
"Old Hickory"
What is Andrew Jackson's nickname?
200
He lived in Texas and was well known there because of his father, who was a politician. He co-owned the Texas Rangers baseball team for a while and served as the Govorner of Texas before he was elected as President in 2001.
Who is George W. Bush?
200
Was a unanimous vote for the first President because of his contributing role in the Revolutionary War. When in office, he contributed to and oversaw the writing of The Constitution.
Who is George Washington?
200
In Downtown Dallas while riding down the street in a convertible.
Where was John F. Kennedy assasinated?
200
Widely considered to be the smartest president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
300
"JFK"
What is John F. Kennedy's nickname?
300
He was born in Hawaii in 1961. He went to Harvard Law School and worked as a civil rights attorney in Chicago. He served three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. He was destined to become the first African American President.
Who is Barak Obama?
300
He was a very popular president because the economy was up while he was in office, therefore people were making money and living well.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
300
He was origionally a Vice President and became president after JFK was assasinated.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
300
Was thought to be very handsome. Some say his good looks helped him beat Richard Nixon in the presidential race.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
400
"The father of his country"
What is George Washington's nickname?
400

He was a curious and studious boy who was constantly reading books to learn as much as he could. Later, he became a lawyer and then, the author of the Constitution, before becoming the 3rd President.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

400
He helped create Medicare; a health insurance program that benefits older or disabled americans. He convinced Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed most forms of racial segregation.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
400
He shot John F. Kennedy from a warehouse window in Dallas, TX.
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald?
400
Was known for his toughness and aggressive personality; he fought in duels, sometimes killing his opponents.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
500
"Dubya"
What is George W. Bush's nickname?
500

Born in Massachusetts into a political family; his father was the Mayor of Boston and a three-term member of Congress. He graduated from Harvard with honors and went on to serve in the US Navy in World War 2. He became a war hero for his actions during the war. He was elected to the U.S. senate before becoming the 35th, and youngest-elected president. H

Who is John F. Kennedy?

500
He is widely considered to be one of the worst presidents in US history. He did little to resolve the conflicts that were brewing over the issue of slavery. His failure to problem-solve led to his negative reputation.
Who is Franklin Pierce?
500
He shot Abraham Lincoln in the back of the head at a theater in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who is John Wilkes Booth?
500
A little known president, but he can be remembered as the only president who was never married.
Who is James Buchanan?
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