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18 US Presidential History and Facts

How well do you know the history of US Presidents? Delve into fascinating facts about the leaders of the United States and understand their legacy. Presidents of the United States are not just political leaders; they are influential figures shaping the narrative of the nation. They come from diverse backgrounds but are united by the ambition to lead and make impactful changes for the country.

The presidents’ stories are filled with interesting events, significant policies, and unique challenges, making their histories intriguing puzzles to unravel. Some presidents faced wars, economic challenges, and social reforms, leaving a lasting mark on American history. These unique presidential trivia questions will test your knowledge of these remarkable leaders.

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Who was the first US President to have been born a US citizen?

James K Polk

James K Polk

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren

Henry Harrison

Henry Harrison

In which US city was George Washington inaugurated for his first term as President of the United States?

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

New York

New York

Washington DC

Washington DC

Baltimore

Baltimore

How many times was Franklin D Roosevelt elected as US President?

Four

Four

Three

Three

Two

Two

Five

Five

In which year was US President George W. Bush born?

1946

1946

1942

1942

1950

1950

1938

1938

Which US president completed the Louisiana Purchase – buying Louisiana Territory from France?

John Adams

John Adams

James Munroe

James Munroe

James Madison

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Which of these was the second president of the United States?

John Adams

John Adams

James Madison

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams

In which year was US President Barack Obama born?

1961

1961

1953

1953

1957

1957

1965

1965

Which Johnson became US President after Kennedy’s assassination?

Magic

Magic

Lyndon

Lyndon

Jack

Jack

Alan

Alan

Which Harry was President of America in the 1940s?

Harry James

Harry James

Harry S.Truman

Harry S.Truman

Harry Conwick jr.

Harry Conwick jr.

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini

In which year was US President Calvin Coolidge born?

1877

1877

1866

1866

1872

1872

1882

1882

Which US President died before the others?

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison

James Madison

James Madison

John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams

Which of these was the birth state of more future US presidents than any other?

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Ohio

Ohio

Virginia

Virginia

New York

New York

Who was Bill Clinton’s Republican opponent in the 1992 presidential election?

Bob Dole

Bob Dole

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

George H W Bush

George H W Bush

Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney

The Great Society’ was a set of domestic political programs launches by which US President?

Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon Johnson

Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy

Who was the 40th President of the United States?

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

The Teapot Dome Scandal took place during whose presidency?

Ulysses S Grant

Ulysses S Grant

Warren G Harding

Warren G Harding

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Rutherford B Hayes

Rutherford B Hayes

Which US President was in office at the outbreak of the First World War?

Warren G Harding

Warren G Harding

William Taft

William Taft

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

Which Independent candidate won 46 Electoral College votes and carried 5 states in the 1968 presidential election?

John Anderson

John Anderson

George Wallace

George Wallace

Harry F Byrd

Harry F Byrd

Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond

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