Presidential Riddles
The author of the Gettysburg Address so grand, leading the nation through the Civil War's demand?
Abraham Lincoln.
This president inspired the teddy bear.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt.
The country singer who sang "Crazy"written by Willie Nelson.
Who was Patsy Cline.
How does Cupid make someone fall in Love?
He shoots the arrow of Love through your heart. Cupid is the son of Venus, godess of love and beauty.
A very important patent was applied for on February 14,1876. Who was the inventor that filed?
Who is Alexander Graham Bell. His invention was titled "Improvement in Telegraphy". That same day, inventor Elisha Gray applied for a patent for a similar invention, but Grahm received his approval first.
This Founding Father and the second president's name, my correspondence with my wife brought fame.Who am I?
Who is John Adams.
He was the only president to be elected four times.
Who is Franklin Roosevelt.
The female actress who won an Oscar for the movie "Shakespeare in Love"
a-Judy Garland
b-Gwyneth Paltro
c-Jennifer Lopez
Who is Gwyneth Paltro.
What were candy hearts originally used for?
What are medical lozengers.
"Xs" and "Os" did not always mean huggs and kisses.
True or False?
True. It comes from the Middle Ages when an X was used as a signature since many people couldn't read or write. It was also seen as a christian symbol that represented the cross.
The New Deal's Architect in times so dire, Four terms in office, my actions inspire.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Who is the first president to be born in the hospital.
a. Lyndon Johnson
b. Richard Nixon
c. Jimmy Carter
d. John Kennedy
Jimmy Carter.
This actor who is in his 80's starred in the movie "Scent of a Woman"?
Who is Al Pacino.
Which mammal has the largest heart?
A whale.
The heart shape wasn't always a romantic symbol. True or False.
True. The heart was once widely believed to be a human's center of memory, where feelings of love were recorded.
In History's pages I made stand
With a Doctrine in my hand. Who am I?
Who is James Monroe.
What was the name of President Lincoln's wife?
Who is Mary Todd.
He sang "You Are So Beautiful(to me)".
Who is Joe Cocker.
Which playwright coined the term "starcrossed lovers"?
Who is William Shakespeare.
True or False. English women believed bay leaves brought good luck on Valentine's Day.
True. In the 1700's, rural English women would pin five bay leaves to their pillows-once in the center & four on each corner-on the night of February 13 in order to have sweet dreams about their future husbands.
Impeached and acquitted, a trial was shown, The first president to face it, but not overthrown. Who am I?
Who is Andrew Johnson.
Which president had a wife named Dolly?
Who was President James Madison.
The Righteous Brothers' biggest hit that begins,"All my love,my darling. I've hungered for your touch".
What is "Unchained Melody".
Valentine's Day was not always a romantic holiday. True or False.
True. In the late 14th century Geoffrey Chaucer published his poem "The Parliament of Fowls". In his poem, he calls St. Valentines Day the day when birds choose their mates. From then on, people started considering the holiday a romantic one.
"Vinegar Valentines" were used to deter suitors in Victorian England. True or False?
True. During the Victorian Era and into the 20th century, those who did not want the attention of certain suitors would anonymously send "vinegar valentines" or "Penny dreadfuls" as an insult.