Trivia questions (5 of 15)
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1. Who became the first Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, later becoming Secretary of State?
Colin Powell made history as the first Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989. He later served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005, becoming the first Black person to hold that position as well.
- Multiple Choice
2. What sweet treat was Ronald Reagan famous for having nearby at all times?
Ronald Reagan was a heavy smoker his entire life until the 1980s. When he quit smoking, he replaced that craving with jelly beans.
He had them everywhere at all times, and even gave out commemorative Presidential jelly bean boxes at various events.
- Multiple Choice
3. Which mayor of New York City is given credit for cleaning up Times Square and making it a tourist destination?
While the gentrification of Times Square began well before Rudy Giuliani became mayor, his many strict crime policies and anti-smut initiatives led to him being given credit for its transformation.
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4. What woodwind instrument did Bill Clinton famously play on "The Arsenio Hall Show" in 1992?
On June 3, 1992, while running for President, Bill Clinton appeared on "The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989), donned sunglasses, and played the saxophone for the crowd.
Commentators believe this PR stunt helped ingratiate him to the Black community and helped secure his win in November that year.
- Multiple Choice
5. Which of these Presidents is the longest serving commander-in-chief of the United States?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the only President of the United States to win four terms thanks to his popularity through the end of World War II.
He did not serve all four terms, however, passing away just three months into his final term as commander-in-chief.
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