What is the shortest presidential speech
George Washington's second inaugural address remains the shortest ever delivered, at just 135 words.
Whose inauguration was the first to be nationally radio broadcasted
1925 second inauguration of Calvin Coolidge, first inauguration to be broadcast nationally by radio.
Which President was known as silent
Elected in his own right in 1924, Coolidge gained a reputation as a small-government conservative with a taciturn personality and dry sense of humor that earned him the nickname "Silent Cal".
Which President was known for few words
Fun Fact: Calvin Coolidge, a president of few words, was so famous for saying so little that a White House dinner guest made a bet that she could get the president to say more than two words. She told the president of her wager. His reply: "You lose."
What was the longest inaugural address speech
Harrison delivered the longest inaugural address to date, running 8,445 words. He wrote the entire speech himself, though it was edited by soon-to-be Secretary of State, Daniel Webster.
Who was the only president to take the oath of office from a woman
On November 22, 1963, in a crowded cabin on Air Force One, at Love Field in Dallas, Texas, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as President after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Judge Sarah T. Hughes, who administered the oath that day, became the first woman to swear in a President.
Who was the first President to swear
Beyond that, the Constitution says nothing about the Inaugural Ceremony. The first Inauguration of George Washington occurred on April 30, 1789, in front of New York's Federal Hall. Our nation's first President took the oath of office on a balcony overlooking Wall Street.
Who wrote the worst President in history
Mark NoonanMatt Margolis
The Worst President in History: The Legacy of Barack Obama/Authors
Which President was called King
Hostile cartoonists portrayed him as King Andrew I. Behind their accusations lay the fact that Jackson, unlike previous Presidents, did not defer to Congress in policy-making but used his power of the veto and his party leadership to assume command.
Who was #1 President
The biography for President Washington and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
How long was JFK’s speech
Immediately after reciting the oath of office, President Kennedy turned to address the crowd gathered at the Capitol. His 1366-word inaugural address, the first delivered to a televised audience in color, is considered one of the best presidential inaugural speeches in American history.
Who was the president for 32 days
William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time. On his 32nd day, he became the first to die in office, serving the shortest tenure in U.S. Presidential history.
Who can swear in a President
The Oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The President-elect places the left hand on the Bible, raises the right hand, and takes the Oath as directed by the Chief Justice.
Who became the first female President
Prathibha Devisingh Patil (born 19 December 1934) is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th president of India spanning from 2007 to 2012. She is the first woman to become the president of India.
Who was the curse of the 0 year President
Legend has it that Chief Tecumseh, or his brother Tenskwatawa cursed Harrison (years before he was president), and every president after, that if they were elected in a year that ends in zero they would die in office.
Which president was very quiet
Elected in his own right in 1924, Coolidge gained a reputation as a small-government conservative with a taciturn personality and dry sense of humor that earned him the nickname "Silent Cal".
Who was #1 president
The biography for President Washington and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
Which President beat up his assassin
Lawrence's unsuccessful attempts were noticed by Jackson, who proceeded to beat him with his cane. The crowd, which included U.S. Representative Davy Crockett, eventually intervened and wrestled Lawrence into submission. Lawrence was the first person to attempt an assassination of a sitting U.S. president.
Who who was the first king
However, numerous sources cite King Sargon of Akkad as the first king in human history, or rather, the first king that was not considered a myth or legend. Sargon is believed to have ruled over a vast and agriculturally rich empire called Mesopotamia circa 2330 BCE.
Who is the first best President
Abraham Lincoln is mostly regarded as the greatest president for his leadership during the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.
Who became President 3 times
Roosevelt won a third term by defeating Republican nominee Wendell Willkie in the 1940 United States presidential election. He remains the only president to serve for more than two terms.
Could JFK read 1200 words a minute
Kennedy mentioned in an interview that he taught himself speed reading and was able to read up to 1,200 words per minute probably helped make the practice popular. Subsequent presidents also enrolled in speed reading courses over the next decades. It's easy to understand the allure of speed reading.
What were JFK’s last word
Nellie Connally turned and commented to Kennedy, who was sitting behind her, "Mr. President, they can't make you believe now that there are not some in Dallas who love and appreciate you, can they" Kennedy's reply – "No, they sure can't" – were his last words.
Who was president for 200 days
James Garfield was elected as the United States' 20th President in 1880, after nine terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. His Presidency was impactful, but cut short after 200 days when he was assassinated.
Who was president for 24 hours
David Rice Atchison, a 19th-century U.S. Senator best known for the claim that he served as Acting President of the United States on March 4, 1849.
