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Which president served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?
A) George Washington
B) Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Which president was known for owning a pet raccoon named Rebecca who lived in the White House?
A) James K. Polk
B) Millard Fillmore
James K. Polk
Which president kept a pet mockingbird named “Whiskey” that he taught to whistle popular tunes?
A) James A. Garfield
B) Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Humanitarian Efforts: Before his presidency, this president gained international recognition for his humanitarian efforts during World War I and the subsequent relief efforts after the war. He organized food distribution to war-torn regions in Europe, earning him the nickname “The Great Humanitarian.”
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
This president served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1976 to 1977, overseeing the agency during a period of significant Cold War tensions and intelligence operations.
A) George H. W. Bush
B) Bill Clinton
George H. W. Bush
Who was the only president unanimously elected by the Electoral College?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Which president was the first to have electricity installed in the White House?
A) Zachary Taylor
B) Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce
Which president had a pet alligator that lived in the White House bathroom?
A) Benjamin Harrison
B) William McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
During his presidency, this president was an avid bowler and installed a one-lane bowling alley in the White House basement. He used bowling as a way to relieve stress and bond with staff members and political allies.
A) Gerald Ford
B) Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Basketball Enthusiast: This president was an avid basketball fan and player. He played basketball recreationally throughout his life and even installed a basketball court in the White House during his presidency. He was often seen shooting hoops during his free time.
A) George W Bush
B) Barack Obama
Barack Obama ⛹🏿
Which president was known for his expertise in drafting the Declaration of Independence?
A) John Adams
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Which president was known for regularly chewing tobacco and spitting tobacco juice into a spittoon during cabinet meetings?
A) Millard Fillmore
B) Franklin Pierce
C) James Buchanan
Millard Fillmore
After his presidency, this president was appointed as a Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He is the only person to have served both as President and as Chief Justice.
A) William McKinley
B) William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft
Mining Engineer: This president was trained as a mining engineer and made a fortune in the mining industry, particularly in Australia. He became a millionaire by the age of 40 through his work in mining and consulting.
A) Franklin Roosevelt
B) Herbert Hoover
C) Harry S Truman
Herbert Hoover
Elvis Fan: This president is a huge fan of Elvis Presley. He famously visited Graceland, Elvis’s home in Memphis, Tennessee, during his presidency and played the saxophone in the same room where Elvis recorded music. This president often spoke fondly of his admiration for Elvis and his impact on American culture.
A) George W Bush
B) Bill Clinton
C) Donald Trump
Bill Clinton
Who was the first president born as a United States citizen, rather than a British subject?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) John Adams
C) James Monroe
James Monroe
Which president’s parrot was removed from his funeral for swearing loudly during the procession?
A) James Buchanan
B) Andrew Johnson
C) Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
Economy and Efficiency: This president was a staunch advocate for fiscal conservatism and limited government intervention in the economy. He believed in reducing government spending and lowering taxes to stimulate economic growth. During his presidency, he prioritized balancing the federal budget and reducing the national debt.
A) Warren G Harding
B) Calvin Coolidge
C) Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
The Great Society: One of this president’s most notable achievements was the implementation of his domestic agenda known as the “Great Society.” This initiative aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice in the United States and included programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start, and the Civil Rights Act.
A) John F Kennedy
B) Gerald Ford
C) Lyndon B Johnson
Lyndon B Johnson
This president signed the First Step Act into law, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill aimed at reducing mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders and expanding rehabilitation programs in federal prisons.
A) Donald Trump
B) Bill Clinton
C) Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Which president was the first to be born in a log cabin?
A) John Quincy Adams
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Martin Van Buren
D) James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Which president installed the first flushing toilet in the White House?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) James Garfield
C) Chester A. Arthur
D) Rutherford B. Hayes
Chester A. Arthur
This president’s administration was marred by scandal, notably the “Ohio Gang,” a group of close friends and political allies from Ohio who were appointed to powerful positions in his administration. Their influence led to numerous instances of corruption and cronyism.
A) Warren G HardingC) William McKinley
D) Woodrow Wilson
Warren G Harding
Solar Panels on the White House: During his presidency, this president installed solar panels on the White House, making it the first time renewable energy sources were used there. However, the panels were later removed by a future president.
A) Jimmy Carter
B) Gerald Ford
C) Ronald Reagan
D) John F Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Amtrak Commuter: This president had a longstanding relationship with Amtrak. He commuted via train from his home to Washington, D.C., throughout his career, earning him the nickname “Amtrak [NAME].” He’s known to have a reserved seat on Amtrak’s Acela Express.
A) Bill Clinton
B) Joe Biden
C) George W Bush
D) Barack Obama
Amtrak Joe