Bill O'Reilly: O'Reilly's History Quiz

1. William Howard Taft, born on September 15, 1857, is one of six presidents to hail from which state?

New York

Massachusetts

Virginia

Ohio

Texas

2. Taft held many public office positions including governor of where?

Philippines

Ohio

Cuba

New York

Panama

3. Taft and his father served in what position under presidents Roosevelt and Grant, respectively?

Secretary of State

Secretary of War

Secretary of the Treasury

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Vice President

4. Taft is the only president who also held which position?

Vice President

Ambassador

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Senator

Farmer

5. Starting a tradition that continues to this day, Taft tossed out what in 1910?

Trash

Basketball

Baseball

Hammer

Paper

6. Taft was the first president to have his funeral aired via what medium?

Television

Univision

Telegraph

Radio

7. While in office, Taft became the first U.S. president to visit which country?

Mexico

France

Canada

Peru

Australia

8. Under his purview as secretary of war, Taft became the supervisor of what big dig project?

Suez Canal

Panama Canal

Seattle Tunnel

Excavation of Pompeii

Northwest Passage

9. Taft met the woman who would become his wife at what kind of party?

Goldfish party

Tea party

Skating party

Dancing party

Sledding party

10. First Lady Helen Herron Taft left a lasting legacy in the capital. What did she leave behind?

Cherry trees

Apple trees

Smithsonian Museums

Skating rink

Washington Memorial