History
US Presidents Quiz
From Washington to modern day — how well do you know your commanders-in-chief?
From Washington to modern day — how well do you know your commanders-in-chief?
The United States has had 46 presidents since George Washington took office in 1789, each shaping the nation through war, diplomacy, and domestic policy. This quiz draws from a pool of 10 questions covering presidential milestones, landmark decisions, and lesser-known facts from over 230 years of American leadership. Each answer includes historical context to deepen your understanding.
You'll answer 10 randomized multiple-choice questions with instant feedback after each answer. At the end, you'll get a shareable score card to see how you stack up against friends.
Questions cover topics from the Louisiana Purchase under Thomas Jefferson to the Cuban Missile Crisis under JFK, plus trivia about presidential firsts, resignations, and non-consecutive terms. You might be surprised to learn that George Washington never lived in the White House, or that the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the country for just $15 million.
There have been 46 presidents of the United States, starting with George Washington in 1789. However, only 45 individuals have held the office because Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms and is counted as both the 22nd and 24th president.
Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest person to become president, taking office at age 42 after the assassination of William McKinley in 1901. John F. Kennedy holds the record as the youngest person elected to the presidency, winning the 1960 election at age 43. The distinction matters because Roosevelt first assumed office through succession, not election.
William Henry Harrison served the shortest presidential term in US history, lasting only 31 days from March 4 to April 4, 1841. He delivered the longest inaugural address in history during cold, wet weather and developed pneumonia shortly after. His death led to the first presidential succession and set the precedent that the vice president becomes the full president, not merely an acting one.
Last updated: March 2026