How Well Do You Really Know the United States Presidents?

From facts about Presidential elections, laws passed, and assassinations, how well do you really keep up with US politics? If you can ace this quiz, maybe you should consider running for office in the future!

Who was the only President to serve more than two terms?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt served for a whopping 12 years, which is the longest time a President has ever served in office. He died shortly into his fourth term. 

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Franklin D. Roosevelt served for a whopping 12 years, which is the longest time a President has ever served in office. He died shortly into his fourth term. 

Which President served two non-consecutive terms?

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Grover Cleveland is counted chronologically as the twenty-second and twenty-fourth president. 

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Grover Cleveland is counted chronologically as the twenty-second and twenty-fourth president. 

Who was the oldest elected president?

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Donald Trump was 70 years and 7 months old when he was inaugurated in January 2017.

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Donald Trump was 70 years and 7 months old when he was inaugurated in January 2017.

Who was the first president to live in the White House?

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John Adams moved into the White House on November 1, 1800, making him the first president to reside in what would become the United States' leaders' permanent home.

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John Adams moved into the White House on November 1, 1800, making him the first president to reside in what would become the United States' leaders' permanent home.

Who was the first President born outside of the contiguous United States?

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Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is the first President to ever be born in this state. His parents are of English and Kenyan descent.

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Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is the first President to ever be born in this state. His parents are of English and Kenyan descent.

Before the Twelfth Amendment was passed in 1804, how was the Vice President determined?

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The Vice President was originally determined by the presidential candidate who received the second-highest votes, but people soon realized that this didn't always work, because typically those candidates had differing ideals.

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The Vice President was originally determined by the presidential candidate who received the second-highest votes, but people soon realized that this didn't always work, because typically those candidates had differing ideals.

Which U.S. President signed the treaty to purchase Alaska from Russia?

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Andrew Johnson purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867 and was his most important business in foreign policy.

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Andrew Johnson purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867 and was his most important business in foreign policy.

Which U.S. President signed the treaty to purchase Alaska from Russia?

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Andrew Johnson purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867 and was his most important business in foreign policy.

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Andrew Johnson purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire in 1867 and was his most important business in foreign policy.

Who was the only unanimously elected President by the Electoral College?

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George Washington was the only person unanimously elected by the Electoral College in 1789 and again in 1792. James Monroe, the fifth President, received every vote but one.

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George Washington was the only person unanimously elected by the Electoral College in 1789 and again in 1792. James Monroe, the fifth President, received every vote but one.

Who was the first President to appoint an African American to the Supreme Court?

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In June 1967, President Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice Tom C. Clark. 

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In June 1967, President Johnson appointed Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice Tom C. Clark. 

Prior to the Capitol Building in Washington DC, where was the presidential inauguration held?

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George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated at Federal Hall. Thomas Jefferson was the first President to be inaugurated in Washington D.C.

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George Washington and John Adams were inaugurated at Federal Hall. Thomas Jefferson was the first President to be inaugurated in Washington D.C.

Walt Whitman's poem "Oh Captain, My Captain" was about which President?

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Abraham Lincoln's assassination inspired Walt Whitman's famous poem "Oh Captain, My Captain." It's typically read when revered leaders die.

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Abraham Lincoln's assassination inspired Walt Whitman's famous poem "Oh Captain, My Captain." It's typically read when revered leaders die.

What name was given to the commission that was established to investigate John Kennedy's assassination?

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The Warren Commission was established in 1963 under President Lyndon Johnson to investigate the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The final, 888-page report, was presented to Johnson in 1964.

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The Warren Commission was established in 1963 under President Lyndon Johnson to investigate the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The final, 888-page report, was presented to Johnson in 1964.

How many future Presidents signed the Declaration of Independence?

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The two future Presidents to sign the Declaration were Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

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The two future Presidents to sign the Declaration were Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

Who is the only President to resign from office?

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Richard Nixon resigned after various scandals, such as Watergate, came to light during his term. Chronologically, he was the 36th and 37th President.

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Richard Nixon resigned after various scandals, such as Watergate, came to light during his term. Chronologically, he was the 36th and 37th President.

Which President signed the Civil Rights Act that extended the rights of emancipated slaves?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a federal law that was passed by Congress and signed by President Grant on March 1, 1875. 

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The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a federal law that was passed by Congress and signed by President Grant on March 1, 1875. 

Who awarded Rosa Parks the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

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In 1996, Bill Clinton presented Rosa Parks with a Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is the highest honor that can be given to a civilian, and she earned hers for her work during the Civil Rights Movement.

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In 1996, Bill Clinton presented Rosa Parks with a Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is the highest honor that can be given to a civilian, and she earned hers for her work during the Civil Rights Movement.

Who is the only President to earn his Masters of Business Administration?

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In the fall of 1973, Bush attended the Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA.

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In the fall of 1973, Bush attended the Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA.

Who was the first President to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

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Roosevelt earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his mediation between Russia and Japan.

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Roosevelt earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his mediation between Russia and Japan.

Which was the first President to use an armored limousine, and who "donated" it for the President to use?

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The Secret Sevice needed a heavily protected car to transport Roosevelt to Congress to make a speech about Pearl Harbor the day after the attack, and luckily the Treasury Department had impounded Al Capone's armored car years earlier.

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The Secret Sevice needed a heavily protected car to transport Roosevelt to Congress to make a speech about Pearl Harbor the day after the attack, and luckily the Treasury Department had impounded Al Capone's armored car years earlier.

In what city was William McKinley assassinated?

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William McKinley was assassinated on September 6, 1901 by anarchist Leon Czolgos while attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY.

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William McKinley was assassinated on September 6, 1901 by anarchist Leon Czolgos while attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY.

What disease did John F. Kennedy contract as a child?

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Much of JFK's life was marked by illness, including Scarlet Fever as a child, and an appendectomy and colitis as an adult.

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Much of JFK's life was marked by illness, including Scarlet Fever as a child, and an appendectomy and colitis as an adult.

Who called for an Indian Removal Act in his State of the Union Message and eventually signed the act into law?

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The Indian Removal Act was the product of a heated debate in Congress spearheaded by Andrew Jackson. It led to a reluctant and forceful emigration of tens of thousands of American Indians to the West.

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The Indian Removal Act was the product of a heated debate in Congress spearheaded by Andrew Jackson. It led to a reluctant and forceful emigration of tens of thousands of American Indians to the West.

What was the covert operation established during the Nixon presidency to prevent the leaking of classified information to the news media commonly known as?

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The White House Plumbers were a covert White House Special Investigations Unit established in 1971. It was tasked at preventing scandals such as the Watergate Scandal.

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The White House Plumbers were a covert White House Special Investigations Unit established in 1971. It was tasked at preventing scandals such as the Watergate Scandal.

Which president was the first to host a televised news conference?

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Eisenhower's 1955 session was pre-recorded for use as news footage, and live news conferences weren't available until Kennedy's presidency in 1961.

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Eisenhower's 1955 session was pre-recorded for use as news footage, and live news conferences weren't available until Kennedy's presidency in 1961.

Which president signed the legislation creating Medicare?

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Medicare was created as an amendment to the Social Security Act when Johnson signed the legislation in 1965.

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Medicare was created as an amendment to the Social Security Act when Johnson signed the legislation in 1965.

Who was the first president born an American citizen?

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Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States, and the preceding seven were not born citizens of America.

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Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States, and the preceding seven were not born citizens of America.

Which president said, “Politics is like football. If you see daylight, go through the hole”?

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JFK played junior varsity football while in college at Harvard, and was known for making many relatable remarks during his political career.

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JFK played junior varsity football while in college at Harvard, and was known for making many relatable remarks during his political career.

Who was the first president to be divorced?

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Before his marriage to Nancy Davis in 1952, Reagan had been married one previous time while he was still working as an actor.

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Before his marriage to Nancy Davis in 1952, Reagan had been married one previous time while he was still working as an actor.

Which of these presidents was never married?

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To this day, Buchanan remains the only president to never have been married.

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To this day, Buchanan remains the only president to never have been married.

Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president, standing at 6'4". Who was the shortest?

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According to his medical exams, James Madison was only five foot four. 

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According to his medical exams, James Madison was only five foot four. 

How many presidents have died on July 4th?

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John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on July 4th. The former two died on the same day and the same year.

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John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on July 4th. The former two died on the same day and the same year.

Which president said, “The worst sin in politics is being boring”?

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This famous Nixon quote has been cited so often that it's even shown up on the late president's parody Twitter account. 

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This famous Nixon quote has been cited so often that it's even shown up on the late president's parody Twitter account. 

Who was the first President to appear on TV?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt first appeared on black and white television in 1939 during the opening ceremonies of the World's Fair.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt first appeared on black and white television in 1939 during the opening ceremonies of the World's Fair.

Who was the first President to be impeached?

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Due to his "high crimes and misdemeanors," Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868, in accordance with Article Two of the US Constitution.

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Due to his "high crimes and misdemeanors," Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868, in accordance with Article Two of the US Constitution.

Which president signed legislation to create the Social Security System?

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FDR signed the SSN Act in August 1935.

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FDR signed the SSN Act in August 1935.

What were George Washington's fake teeth made of?

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George Washington began losing his teeth in his twenties, so he had a full set of veneers made from elephant and walrus tusks, not human teeth or wood. 

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George Washington began losing his teeth in his twenties, so he had a full set of veneers made from elephant and walrus tusks, not human teeth or wood. 

Thomas Jefferson founded which University?

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Because he was partial to Virginia, Jefferson is known for founding the University of Virginia in 1819.

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Because he was partial to Virginia, Jefferson is known for founding the University of Virginia in 1819.

Which president has two Grammy awards?

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Bill Clinton actually has two Grammy awards for spoken word albums that he narrated. He was also nominated for a third. 

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Bill Clinton actually has two Grammy awards for spoken word albums that he narrated. He was also nominated for a third. 

Which president taught their pet parrot how to curse?

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Andrew Jackson's pet bird, Poll, apparently swore like a sailor. He even cursed at Jackosn's funeral!

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Andrew Jackson's pet bird, Poll, apparently swore like a sailor. He even cursed at Jackosn's funeral!

Which president is honored in the Wrestling Hall of Fame?

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It's true, Lincoln was an accomplished wrestler when he was young. He was a pro due to his long limbs, and only lost 1 of 300 matches. 

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It's true, Lincoln was an accomplished wrestler when he was young. He was a pro due to his long limbs, and only lost 1 of 300 matches. 

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