Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in the midst of the American Revolution. During his presidency, what war did Jefferson start and win in the Mediterranean?

Often usurped by his more famous wife, James Madison had a family estate that became a national historic landmark. What state has a mountain range and river named for him?

Famous for a foreign policy initiative, James Monroe called the Virginia militia to quash what uprising while he was governor?

After his presidency, John Quincy Adams remained in public life. What legal case did he successfully defend before the U.S. Supreme Court?

Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which he used to move Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River, which eventually caused an infamous incident. What former military comrade opposed Jackson's relocation efforts?

While overseeing the expulsion of Native Americans from their tribal lands, what leader did Martin Van Buren meet with to discuss another forced relocation order?

A son of a politically connected tobacco planter, John Tyler opposed what contentious agreement during his congressional career?

During their presidential campaign, James Polk andhis opponent disagreed over his support of westward expansion in the United States. During his single term in office, what Caribbean country did he offer to buy for $100 million?

Zachary Taylor, who acquired a descriptive nickname, served in the U.S. Army for 40 years. He became a national hero after defeating what military general at the Battle of Buena Vista?

Unlike several presidential predecessors, Millard Fillmore didn't come from a family that was wealthy or prominent. Yet political adversaries thwarted his presidential nomination because he supported what law?

A distant cousin of a former first lady, Franklin Pierce is the only president from his native state. What American novelist did he meet in college?

In publishing Ulysses S. Grant's memoir, which restored his depleted fortune, Mark Twain compared his literary efforts to what famous military and political figure?

Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at the White House. What organization supported the couple's alcohol-free social functions?

Assassinated (buy the book about his killer's trial), James Garfield was a major general in what famous battle?

Chester Arthur entered the White House generally distrusted because of past political associations, he's primarily known for an act of reform. What famous novelist made a positive comment about Arthur's presidency?

As the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, Grover Cleveland held a special ceremony in a colorful room at the White House during the first one. What British philosopher was his grandchild?

A descendant of a prominent Virginia family, i.e., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Harrison served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Who was his grandfather?

Although his mentor groomed him for the presidency, William Howard Taft wanted the top job in another government branch. Who nominated Taft for his dream job?

 Recognized for his foreign diplomacy, Woodrow Wilson battled a hostile U.S. Senate over what international agreement?

Calvin Coolidge was a man of few words, even though he delivered the first presidential speech using this medium. He once replied "you lose" to what famous author who bet he would say more than two words during their dinner conversation?

Herbert Hoover lived and worked aboard, mainly in this country, before he entered politics. To evade eavesdroppers in the White House, what foreign language did he and his wife use with each other?

 Franklin D. Roosevelt was confined to a wheelchair after contracting polio, but now there's speculation he had a different disease. What children's organization did he help start because of his disability?

 John F. Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize, but it wasn't his first literary success. His senior thesis,a best-seller, was a nod to an earlier book by what leader?

Although his presidency started with a national tragedy, Lyndon B. Johnson's tenure was highlighted bysweeping social reform laws. What federal judge administered the oath of office after Kennedy's assassination?

Never elected to an executive-branch office, Gerald Ford is the only president to receive what children's organization's highest rank?

During his presidency, Jimmy Carter's immediate family sometimes made headlines themselves, especially his brother.  From his mother's side, what music legend is a distant cousin?

Known for playing a football hero, former actor Ronald Reagan was the designated pitchman for what company before entering politics?

George H.W. Bush, a World War II naval aviator, voted to abolish this service as a congressman. What submarine rescued him when his airplane went down in the Pacific?

 Bill Clinton earned this moniker after his appearance on a nighttime talk show. Before running for public office, Clinton worked on a presidential campaign with what future Hollywood celebrity?

During his presidency, George W. Bush was renowned for his fitness regimen. What sport did he play in college?

Before running for public office, Barack Obama published a memoir that focused on his family. Once he assumed the presidency, a research facility presented him with extensive genealogy charts. Who is Obama's 17th cousin?

 

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