US Presidents
Which president took the oath of office in his own home?
Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886), 21st President.
When President James Garfield succumbed to his wounds from an assassin’s bullet on September 19, 1881, Vice President Arthur was at his home in New York City.
Which national park is home to the famous Old Faithful geyser?
Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho)
Alaska became the 50th U.S. state in 1949
False
When was the first U.S. dollar printed?
1862
What city is nicknamed the 'Windy City'?
Chicago
Who was the only man to be elected twice as U.S. Vice President and twice as President of the United States?
Richard Nixon (1913-1994), 37th President.
Nixon served as Vice President to President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953-1961 and was elected President in both 1968 and 1972.
Which national park, situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, is home to the tallest waterfall in North America?
Yosemite National Park (California)
In 1950, there was only one US city with a population of 10 million.
In 1950, only New York City had a population of 10 million.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776 (The final draft was completed July 4, but it wasn't actually signed until nearly a month later).
What city is known as the 'City of Brotherly Love'?
Philadelphia
Which president was the first president to be sworn in by his nickname?
Jimmy Carter (1924- ), 39th President.
Born James Earl Carter Jr., he was sworn in as “Jimmy,” which made him the first and the only president (so far) to be sworn in by his nickname.
Which national park is located in South Dakota and features the iconic sculptures of four U.S. presidents?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (part of the National Park System)
No U.S. senator has ever been expelled from office.
False
As of 2010, fifteen U.S. senators had been expelled from office for committing various crimes.
What founding father was credited with inventing bifocals?
Benjamin Franklin.
What city is called the 'City of Roses'?
Portland
Which president served in Congress after his time in office and suffered a fatal stroke on the floor of the House Chamber?
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), 6th President.
Born under British rule, the son of a President, and a President himself, Adams capped off his career by serving 18 years in Congress. On February 21, 1848, after one of the first votes of the day, Adams was at his seat in the House Chamber when he collapsed having suffered from a massive stroke.
Which national park is renowned for its stunning red rock formations and hiking trails like The Narrows and Angels Landing?
Zion National Park (Utah)
The symbol of the United States Marine Corps includes a globe and anchor.
True.
The United States Marine Corps symbol is an eagle atop a globe and anchor, indicating the service’s origin in the navy.
Who led the first land expedition to the Pacific Coast?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
What city is known as the 'City by the Bay'?
San Francisco
Who was the shortest-serving United States president?
William Henry Harrison got sick and died 31 days into his term after being elected in 1841.
Which national park is known for its massive, ancient sequoia trees? Which national park is known for its massive, ancient sequoia trees?
Sequoia National Park (California)
The island nation of American Samoa has its own constitution separate from that of the United States.
True.
American Samoa ratified its own constitution in 1967, though it still remains a U.S. territory.
What was the name of the first (permanent English) American colony?
Jamestown, after King James I.
What city is nicknamed the 'Space City'?
Houston