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U.S. Presidents Trivia Quiz
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U.S. Presidents Trivia Quiz
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1. Who is the only U.S. President to claim New Jersey as his home state? This person also famously served in a non-political career in this state.

2. Although he had graduated from West Point and served with distinction in the Mexican–American War, this future President abruptly resigned his army commission in 1854 and returned to his family, living with them in poverty for seven years before re-enlisting. Who is he?

3. Who was the shortest US President? Maybe a bit tough to verify, but it's frequently reported that this man never weighed more than 100 lbs.

4. Who was the first president to broadcast from the White House? He did so by radio.

5. Former FBI Director and current Special Counsel for the US Dept of Justice Robert Mueller was appointed to his FBI directorship by what American president?

6. Which alliteratively named U.S. president became the first, in 1872, to be born on Independence day?

7. 'We Are the Mediocre Presidents' is a song performed by the kids of Springfield Elementary in a 1999 episode of what long-running animated series?

8. In which city was William McKinley assassinated in 1901?

9. What 20th century U.S. President escaped two assassination attempts within 17 days in September 1975?

10. What 19th century president fathered 15 children? Unsurprisingly, that makes him the record-holder for U.S. presidents.

11. What candidate in the 2020 presidential primaries had a logo with a shape based on the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge in South Bend, Indiana?

12. Named after the 25th President, William McKinley High School for the Performing Arts is the fictional setting for many scenes from what singing-and-dancing TV series?

13. What 23rd President was known as the 'century President' as he was sworn into office 100 years after George Washington?

14. Sharing a first name with JFK, what noted economist served as ambassador to India during JFK's presidency?

15. In a 1952 speech, Richard Nixon denied using political contributions for personal expenses, but famously said he'd keep what cocker spaniel given as a gift?

16. Thomas Barclay negotiated a treaty in 1786 that was then signed by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Muhammad III. This treaty is now the longest-standing US treaty. What nation (besides the US) was part of this 'Treaty of Friendship'?

17. What is the name of the town that is the county seat of Skagit County, Washington? It shares its name with that of President George Washington's famed Virginia estate.

18. The Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the U.S., was passed more than 40 shameful years after the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled explicitly against early women suffragettes. Who was president when the Nineteenth Amendment passed?

19. Seven U.S. presidents were born in Ohio and an eighth is claimed by the state as well because he grew up there (William Henry Harrison). Of these eight total presidents, who most recently served as the leader of the U.S.?

20. Who is the only US president to have the letter 'M' as their middle initial

21. John F. Kennedy won a Pulitzer Prize in 1957 for a book that highlighted eight times a US Senator stood up against extreme political and social pressure to do what they felt was right. What was the name of the book?

22. Which 37th US president began to normalize relations with China, culminating in his 1972 visit?

23. George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush are one of two pairs of presidents who were father and son. What is the last name of the other pair?

24. In 1872, Ulysses Grant established what place as the US's first National Park?

25. Kentucky-based Falls City Brewing Company capitalized on the 1977 political climate by releasing 'Billy Beer.' The beer was named after and heavily promoted by the brother of what sitting U.S. president?