Ford/Harding and Johnson/Truman Flashcards

1
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Who was the first VP chosen under terms of the 25th Amendment

A

Ford

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2
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Who was the first president whose parents were divorced?

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Ford

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3
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Who was the first president to have been an Eagle Scout?

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Ford

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4
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What president and his wife were models before their marriage?

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Ford

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5
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What president was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr.?

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Ford

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6
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What president granted Nixon an “absolute pardon” for all federal crimes he may have committed or taken part in while president?

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Ford

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7
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What president’s high officials were linked to the “Teapot Dome” after his death?

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Harding

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8
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What president is credited with formally concluding WWI?

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Harding

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9
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What president’s goal was to return the country to “normalcy” but scandals during his administration were numerous?

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Harding

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10
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What president was the first to own a radio?

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Harding

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11
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What president was the first to ride to his inauguration in an automobile?

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Harding

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12
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What president ordered contempt proceedings against John L. Lewis when mine leader, defying a government injunction, called members of the United Mine Workers?

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Truman

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13
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What president ordered seizure of the railroads by the government to forestall a nationwide strike?

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Truman

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14
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What president popularized the phrase, “if you can’t stand the heat then stay out of the kitchen”?

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Truman

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15
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What president took criticism from many when he fired Douglas MacArthur?

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Truman

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16
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What president ordered US air and sea forces to aid South Korean troops in resisting the Communist forces of NK which has invaded SK the day before?

A

Truman

17
Q

What president proclaimed a “War on Poverty”?

A

Johnson

18
Q

What president signed legislation establishing Medicare and the Department of Housing and Urban Development?

A

Johnson

19
Q

Whose wife is Claudia “Lady Bird” Alta Taylor?

A

Johnson

20
Q

Who was a “Folksy” President who promised and enactment of programs for social reform so the country would experience “A Great Society”?

A

Johnson

21
Q

Who dropped a reelection bid, because of his unpopular involvement in the Vietnam War?

A

Johnson

22
Q

Who was VP under JFK?

A

Johnson