Question: The first American president to live in the White House was:: Answer: John Adams, the second president of the United States, was the first to live in the White House. It was built in 1800.

Question: What American president is associated with the Teddy Bear?: Answer: Theodore Roosevelt was a famed conservationist and animal lover. A toymaker once made a stuffed bear in his honor and called it the "Teddy Bear," Teddy being short for Theodore.

Question: Who was named president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?: Answer: After Abraham Lincoln was shot dead by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, Andrew Johnson became the 17th President of the United States.

Question: How long does a U.S. president’s term in office last, in years?: Answer: A U.S. president’s term lasts four years. A president can serve two consecutive terms, for a total of eight years in office.

Question: Which of these U.S. presidents was also an actor?: Answer: Ronald Reagan was an actor for nearly three decades before becoming U.S. president in 1980. He appeared in more than 50 films, generally playing supporting roles as the hero’s friend.

Question: How many presidents were born before the United States became a nation?: Answer: Eight presidents were born before the United States became a nation. The first born in the new republic was Martin Van Buren.

Question: Which president signed the Louisiana Purchase?: Answer: Thomas Jefferson concluded the Louisiana Purchase with France in 1803, when he was president of the newly founded United States.

Question: How many U.S. presidents have served more than two terms?: Answer: Only one U.S. president, Franklin Roosevelt, served more than two terms.

South portico of the White House, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Presidents Facts

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