20th Century U.S. Presidents

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1. Who was the only U.S. president to also serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

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1921-1930

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A short quiz about 20th Century US Presidents - Democrats (D) and Republicans (R) - just for fun.

2. Which U.S. president oversaw the creation of Medicare?

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1965

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3. Which U.S. president oversaw the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency?

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1970

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4. He sent federal troops to enforce the racial desegregation of an Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas.

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1957

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5. Who was the only U.S. President to lead a labor union?

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Screen Actors Guild President from 1946-1952 and 1959

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6. Who signed the biggest welfare reform bill into law?

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1996

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7. Which U.S. president established the Food and Drug Administration?

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1906

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8. He was the most recent U.S. President to be born in Massachusetts.

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George H. W. Bush (R) born 1924, served 1989-1993 (John F. Kennedy born 1917, served 1961-1963)

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9. Of the four biggest wars of the 20th century (as measured in American casualties), how many began while a Republican president was in office?

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WWI – Woodrow Wilson (D), WWII – Franklin Roosevelt (D), Korean War – Harry Truman (D), Vietnam War – Lyndon Johnson (D)

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10. He oversaw the creation of the elite "Delta Force" unit of the U.S. Army as President.

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Jimmy Carter is the correct answer because he oversaw the creation of the elite "Delta Force" unit of the U.S. Army during his presidency. This indicates that he played a significant role in the establishment and development of this specialized military unit. The other presidents listed did not have involvement in the creation of the Delta Force.

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Who was the only U.S. president to also serve as Chief Justice of the...
Which U.S. president oversaw the creation of Medicare?
Which U.S. president oversaw the creation of the Environmental...
He sent federal troops to enforce the racial desegregation of an...
Who was the only U.S. President to lead a labor union?
Who signed the biggest welfare reform bill into law?
Which U.S. president established the Food and Drug Administration?
He was the most recent U.S. President to be born in Massachusetts.
Of the four biggest wars of the 20th century (as measured in American...
He oversaw the creation of the elite "Delta Force" unit of the U.S....
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