PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

Who, pictured here, was the only American president to be unanimously elected. George Washington

FIRSTS: This President can claim these “firsts” among the Presidents. Was the first president born in a log cabin Was the first president to ride in a train. Was the first American president to experience and survive an assassination attempt. A. Abraham Lincoln B. James K. Polk C. Andrew Jackson D. Millard Fillmore Andrew Jackson

A. Abigail Fillmore B. Abigail Adams C. Hannah Van Buren D. Sarah Polk Who was the first presidential spouse to work and earn a salary before marriage—as a schoolteacher. A. Abigail Fillmore B. Abigail Adams C. Hannah Van Buren D. Sarah Polk

The 9th President A or B? Andrew Johnson William Henry Harrison He served the shortest presidency. He delivered the longest inaugural address, and was the first president to die in office, about 32 days after elected. On March 4, he gave a 105 minute speech and did not wear an overcoat or hat. He developed pneumonia and died in the White House exactly one month after giving his speech, on April 4. Andrew Johnson William Henry Harrison

What was “Lady Bird” Johnson’s First Name? A. Jane B. Rosalyn C. Claudia D. Helen C. Claudia

Whose daughter was the first to give birth in the presidential mansion in Washington, D.C. A. James Madison B. Thomas Jefferson C. Zachary Taylor D. John Adams Martha Jefferson Randolph (see picture) was the first to give birth in the White House. Her mother also Martha Jefferson died 18 years before Thomas was elected president, and so Martha Randolph was the official White House Hostess. No known portraits have ever been found of Thomas Jefferson’s wife Martha

Who was the first U.S. President born in the United States? A. Martin Van Buren B. Abraham Lincoln C. James Monroe D. Andrew Jackson Van Buren was the first U.S. president born in the United States. The presidents preceding Van Buren were born in colonies that later became states. Van Buren was the first to be born after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.

True or False…George Washington was Martha’s first husband? He was her second husband. In 1750, before her 19th birthday, Martha married Daniel Parke Custis who managed the New Kent plantation of his father Councilor John Custis of Williamsburg. They lived at the mansion called “White House.” Daniel was twenty years older than Martha. The couple had four children, only 2 of which lived to young adulthood When Daniel died after only seven years of marriage. Two years later, the young widow met Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia. Martha decided within days of their meeting that they were perfectly suited. The two were married on January 6, 1759, in the front parlor of the Custis estate, White House. Although the couple did not have children together, George assumed guardianship of her son and daughter. FALSE – HE WAS HER SECOND HUSBAND>

Out of these 7 names Which FOUR were the ones assassinated? During the history of the United States, eight presidents have died in office. Of those eight, four were assassinated and four died of natural causes. Out of these 7 names Which FOUR were the ones assassinated? Abraham Lincoln James K. Polk James Garfield John Q. Adams Wm. McKinnley John F. Kennedy Herbert Hoover

Who were the four out this list were the Presidents that died of natural causes? William Henry Harrison- April 4, 1841- pneumonia Zachary Taylor- July 9, 1850- gastroenteritis Warren G. Harding- August 2, 1923- heart attack Franklin D. Roosevelt - April 12, 1945- cerebral hemorrhage A. William Henry Harrison B. James K. Polk C. James Madison D. Zachary Taylor E. Calvin Coolidge F. Warren Harding G. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which President served the shortest term in office? A. Andrew Johnson B. Wm. McKinnley C. Wm. H. Harrison D. John F. Kennedy William Henry Harrison holds the record for shortest term served, holding the office of presidency for 31 days before dying. Harrison was the first president to die while in office when he caught pneumonia and died on April 4, 1841 Lincoln’s Top Hat worn at Ford’s Theatre

An Antique Razor with 3 of 4 Assassinated Presidents etched on it. Collector’s Item 1907-1911