Famous Moments of US Presidents Trivia Quiz

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Iconic and historic moments from American presidential history. Play the Famous Moments of US Presidents trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.

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A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.

  1. In 1969, President Nixon made a historic phone call to astronauts standing on the surface of this celestial body.

    Difficulty: Easy
    • Mars
    • Venus
    • The Moon
    • A space station
  2. Andrew Jackson's 1829 inauguration became chaotic when this building was overrun by celebrating crowds.

    Difficulty: Medium
    • The Capitol
    • The Treasury
    • The White House
    • The Supreme Court
  3. In 1870, Grant tried to annex this Caribbean nation, but Senator Charles Sumner blocked the treaty in the Senate.

    Difficulty: Hard
    • Cuba
    • Puerto Rico
    • The Dominican Republic
    • Haiti
  4. Theodore Roosevelt was shot while campaigning for this third political party he founded after leaving the Republican Party.

    Difficulty: Easy
    • Progressive Party
    • Bull Moose Party
    • Reform Party
    • Liberty Party
  5. In 1962, JFK ordered a naval blockade during this 13-day standoff over Soviet missiles.

    Difficulty: Medium
    • The Berlin Crisis
    • The Bay of Pigs
    • The Cuban Missile Crisis
    • The Vietnam Conflict
  6. Adams became the first president to live in the White House when he moved in on November 1 of this year.

    Difficulty: Hard
    • 1798
    • 1800
    • 1802
    • 1804
  7. FDR's address to Congress the day after Pearl Harbor is known by this two-word phrase describing the attack date.

    Difficulty: Easy
    • Infamy Speech
    • Day of Reckoning
    • War Declaration
    • Pearl Address
  8. Truman announced this policy pledging American support to nations resisting communist takeover on March 12, 1947.

    Difficulty: Medium
    • The Truman Doctrine
    • The Marshall Plan
    • Containment Policy
    • The NATO Charter

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