U.S. Presidents
Known as the Great Communicator, this president’s Chief Political Strategist founded a company that Harris later acquired
Who is Ronald Reagan (Richard Wirthlin, Wirthlin Worldwide)
She became the “first lady of civil rights” when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger
Who is Rosa Parks?
Also known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The King of Swing”, he was born on Feb. 6, 1895
Who is Babe Ruth?
Celebrated on Feb. 13th, this non-official holiday was inspired by an episode of “Parks & Recreation”
What is “Galentine’s Day”?
“National Inventors’ Day” on Feb. 11th is celebrated on his birthday
Who is Thomas Edison?
He was the first president to hold a TV news conference
Who is Dwight Eisenhower (in 1955)?
He was the first black man to be named People’s Sexiest Man Alive
Who is Denzel Washington?
Author of “Around the World in 80 Days” and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”, he was born on Feb. 8, 1828
Who is Jules Verne?
The 1929 execution of 7 gang members that became known as the “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” took place in this city
What is Chicago?
“National Wear Red Day” is observed on the first Friday in February to raise awareness of this
What is Heart disease in women?
These 3 presidents all died on the 4th of July
Who are John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe?
This eloquent abolitionist gave the eulogy at Abraham Lincoln’s funeral
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This light purple variety of quartz is the birthstone of February
What is Amethyst?
St. Valentine’s Day honors 2 men named Valentine who were executed by this Roman Emperor in the 3rd Century AD
Who is Claudius (II)?
“Lame Duck Day” on Feb. 6th is observed on the day this Amendment, which outlines presidential succession, went into effect in 1933
What is the 20th Amendment?