One of only four US presidents never to have had a vice-president, which president was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on December 29, 1808?
Benjamin O. Davis Sr, the first African-American man to become a general in the US Army, was a key figure in protecting the interests, morale, and rights of black soldiers in the US Army during what 20th century conflict?
Though Franklin D. Roosevelt was not the first to use this phrase, the proximity of the U.S.A to Latin America was a likely inspiration for the name of which non-interventionist foreign policy implemented by his administration?
What first name, which is also a European nationality, precedes Schultz in the alias of an American mobster who was active in New York in the early twentieth century?
The first African-American regiment to fight for the Union Army in the Civil War is the subject of what 1989 film, which earned Denzel Washington a Best Supporting Actor Oscar?
A Pool and Preserve in Austin, TX shares its name with what popular historical musical about the first Secretary of The Treasury in US History?
At Bill Clinton's 1993 inauguration ceremony, Maya Angelou read her original poem "On the Pulse of ___." What time of day goes in the blank?
In February of 1945, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt met for a conference in what Crimean city to discuss the post-war organization of Germany and Europe?
Name the only person to be a United States President and Supreme Court Justice. He was even Chief Justice! He was the 27th president and the tenth chief justice.
Following her husband's death in 1935, Rose McConnell Long became the 3rd woman in US history to hold what title?
In 1958, high school junior Robert Heft designed an iconic American item that was later accepted by congress in 1959. His teacher upgraded his grade on the design assignment from a B- to an A. What item did young Mr. Heft design?
Willa Beatrice Brown, born in Glasgow, Kentucky, in 1906, was the first African American woman to earn what kind of license in the U.S.?
What American patriot made his famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech in 1775 at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia?
Aside from Donald Trump, who was the only other U.S. president who had been divorced?
VP Calvin Coolidge became U.S. President in 1923 after what president died of cardiac arrest while his wife was reading him a magazine article in bed?
In 1898, what US Navy ship sunk in Havana harbor, becoming a catalyst for US involvement in what became the Spanish-American War?
On 3rd Street in Philadelphia, what museum depicting a particular aspect of US history opened on April 19th, 2017, the 242nd anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord?
George Washington famously never fathered any children. Name one of the four other U.S. Presidents that never fathered any children?
Which battle led to the bloodiest day (most Americans killed in a single day) in U.S. history? Hint: it's not Gettysburg, but was part of that same war.
What metallic term is usually used to refer to the Monitor and Virginia, the two Civil War warships that clashed with one another at the Battle of Hampton Roads?
"In 1814 we took a little trip, along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip'" begins a classic 1959 country song describing what battle between the U.S. Army and the British Army?
Name one of the two states which were partially acquired by the U.S. via the Gadsen Purchase of 1853.
Although he had graduated from West Point and served with distinction in the Mexican–American War, this future President abruptly resigned his army commission in 1854 and returned to his family, living with them in poverty for seven years before re-enlisting. Who is he?
Abraham Lincoln was famously born in Kentucky and lived much of his adult life in Illinois. However, he spent most of his childhood and early teenage years in what third state?
Mary Ludwig Hays, who carried water to Continental Army troops during the American Revolution, is best known today by what nickname that reflects a vessel she might have used?
President James Polk officially annexed Texas in what year, ultimately leading to the Mexican-American War?
What US president of the 1920s, a vice president who rose in position when his president died of a heart attack, was known to not talk at parties, and was given the nickname “Silent?”
After being directed to evacuate by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942, General Douglas MacArthur gave a famous speech in which he declared “I shall return" to what country? MacArthur made good on his promise when he returned to the country in 1944 to help liberate it from Japanese troops.
Inspired by similar wording in the English Bill of Rights from the 1600s, "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted" is the text of which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
What 20th century U.S. President escaped two assassination attempts within 17 days in September 1975?