Monday, February 19, 2007

Alan Rock's Trivia

Which U.S. President never referred to the national capital by name? He always called it Federal City. A: George Washington

Before leaving Illinois for the White House, Abraham Lincoln sold two possessions – what were they? A: His horse and his cow

Which U.S. President, while President, was arrested and fined $20 for speeding – on his horse? A: Ulysses Grant

Who was the tallest president and who was the shortest? A: Abe Lincoln (6’4”) and James Madison (5’4”)

Who was the only grandchild of a president who became President? A: Benjamin Harrison

Which U.S. President started the tradition of the Presidential “first pitch” of baseball season? A: William Howard Taft

Which U.S. President once said, “We have but one police force – the American woman”? A: Herbert Hoover

Which U.S. President was the first Boy Scout to become President? A: John F. Kennedy

Other than President Nixon, President Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D’Aquino. Who did we know her as? A: “Tokyo Rose.”

George W. Bush is the 43rd U.S. President. There have been only 42 presidents. How is that possible? A: Grover Cleveland was elected to two nonconsecutive terms and is counted twice as the 22nd and 24th president

Who are the only two presidents buried at Arlington National Cemetery? A: John Kennedy and William Taft

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