On November 1, 1800, John Adams became the first president to move into the White House. In honor of that anniversary, today’s quiz visits nine famous moments from presidential history. Take your time, and enjoy the explanations.
George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, stands in which state?
Which president was the first to live in the White House, moving in on November 1, 1800?
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863?
Which president was elected four times, winning for the fourth time in November 1944?
In August 1974, which president became the first in American history to resign from office?
Who was the youngest person ever elected president, at age 43?
The teddy bear is named after which president, who refused to shoot a tied-up bear on a 1902 hunting trip?
Which of these presidents is NOT one of the four carved into Mount Rushmore?
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A Tip for History Trivia
Dates are easier to remember when you tie them to a story, such as a bear that was spared on a hunting trip or a house that was still unfinished when its first resident arrived. If you are unsure, look for the choice that fits the era in the question.
Sources
- History.com: John Adams Moves Into White House
- Mount Vernon: Estate and Gardens
- National Archives: The Declaration of Independence, history
- National Archives: Emancipation Proclamation
- History.com: FDR Wins Unprecedented Fourth Term
- History.com: Nixon Resigns
- White House Historical Association: The Kennedy White House
- National Park Service: Origin of the Teddy Bear
- National Park Service: Mount Rushmore