Question 1: We’re standing inside the Lincoln Memorial, looking at the Washington Monument. Where are we?
- Washington, DC
- New York City
- Philadelphia
Correct Answer: Washington, DC
Fact: The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, both located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, are iconic landmarks. Every Presidents’ Day, celebrated on the third Monday of February, these monuments become focal points for honoring the legacies of US presidents.
Question 2: Who was the first president to live in the White House?
- George Washington
- James Madison
- John Adams
Correct Answer: John Adams
Fact: Although George Washington commissioned the White House in 1791, it was John Adams, the second president of the US, who was to be its first resident. He moved in on November 1, 1800. Since then, it has been the official residence of every US president.
Question 3: Who was the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms?
- William Howard Taft
- Rutherford B. Hayes
- Grover Cleveland
Correct Answer: Grover Cleveland
Fact: Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president of the US. He first served as president from 1885 to 1889 but lost the 1888 election to Benjamin Harrison. He ran again in the next presidential election, this time defeating Harrison, and was president from 1893 to 1897.