US Presidents
Perhaps due to chronic depression, this president is said to have slept up to 11 hours per day and always took an afternoon nap lasting at least 1.5 hours.
Calvin Coolidge
What year were women given the right to vote in the US?
August 26, 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.
What professional football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?
The Detroit Lions - did not play during WWII (1939-1944)
Who was the first U.S. President to declare war?
James Madison - the War of 1812
Washington, D.C. invaded by the British, who set fire to the White House. Dolley Madison saves the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington that still hangs in the White House today. American victory at the Battle of Lake Champlain, the last great naval battle of the War of 1812.
Which U.S. President has received the greatest number of electoral votes?
1984, Ronald Reagan won 525 of 538 available electoral votes.
What is the unhealthiest food typically served on Thanksgiving?
Stuffing. Approximately 500 calories per serving.
Who was the shortest-serving U.S. President?
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison is known as the president with the longest inauguration speech, and the shortest term – he was Commander in Chief for only 30 days, 12 hours, and 30 minutes. He caught a cold and died of pneumonia.
Who was the first woman to run for U.S. President?
Victoria Woodhull. She was also the first female stockbroker on Wall Street. Woodhull joined the presidential race in 1872. At 34 years old, she was technically too young to run for president, but her campaign would make its mark on history.
What is the biggest safety hazard on Thanksgiving?
Oven fires
What is the name of George Washington's Virginia Estate?
Mount Vernon
Can people who live in U.S. territories, not a state, vote in a U.S. presidential election?
No, the District of Columbia is the only non-state where residents can casts ballots in presidential elections. However, the territories do have federal elections for their non-voting delegate in the House of Representatives.
How many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC?
Approximately 3.5 million attend and 50 million watch from home.
Which President served two non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland 22nd & 24th President
Which two states allow felons to vote?
Maine and Vermont
What Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green Bean Casserole