PRESIDENTIAL FIRSTS & FACTS
Serving from 1789 to 1797, he remains the only U.S. President to be unanimously elected by the Electoral College.
Who was George Washington?
Dedicated in 1886 in New York Harbor, this massive copper statue was a gift from the people of France to celebrate the abolition of slavery and the U.S. Centennial.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This year marks the official 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What is 2026?
This American music genre, born in the early 20th century, influenced artists worldwide and is often associated with New Orleans.
What is Jazz?
This state is known as the "Sunshine State" and is home to Walt Disney World.
What is Florida?
Before taking the oath as the 40th President, he starred in over 50 Hollywood films and served as governor of California.
Who was Ronald Reagan?
Carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota, this massive granite monument features the 60 foot faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
What is Mount Rushmore?
This city hosted the Second Continental Congress and is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
What is Philadelphia?
This California-based film industry has made American movies a global cultural force for more than a century.
What is Hollywood?
This state has the largest population in the United States and is home to Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
What is California?
Taking office upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, he became the first U.S. President to be impeached by the House of Representatives.
Who was Andrew Johnson?
Standing at 630 feet in St. Louis, Missouri, this stainless-steel structure is the world's tallest arch and serves as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States.
On the night of April 18, 1775, these two riders helped warn colonists that British troops were advancing.
Who were Paul Revere and William Dawes?
Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, this American company helped make personal computers common in homes and workplaces around the world.
What is Microsoft?
Known as the "Lone Star State," this state was once an independent republic before joining the United States in 1845.
What is Texas?
Sworn in on a commercial airplane following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, he was the first president to take the oath of office from a female judge.
Who was Lyndon B. Johnson?
Located in Boston, this 2.5 mile red-brick trail connects 16 historic locations, including Paul Revere's house and the USS Constitution.
What is the Freedom Trail?
This famous document, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, declared that the thirteen colonies were independent from Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This American fast-food chain, known for its Golden Arches, has become one of the most recognizable brands worldwide.
What is McDonald's?
This state is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands and was the last state admitted to the Union.
What is Hawaii?
He is the only U.S. President who held a patent, receiving one in 1849 for a device designed to lift boats over river sandbards.
Who was Abraham Lincoln
Located near San Antonio, Texas, this 18th century Franciscan mission became the site of a famous 1836 battle during the Texas Revolution.
What is the Alamo?
Ratified in 1781, this document served as the first governing framework for the United States before the Constitution was adopted.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This American concept, often associated with the belief that anyone can achieve success through hard work and determination, has influenced cultures and economies worldwide.
What is the American Dream?
Four states meet at a single point known as the Four Corners Monument. One of those states is Arizona; name the other three.
What are Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah?