Saturday, July 5, 2008

Sweet Victory: Answers to the July 4th Friday Blog Contest

Congratulations to kamewh for being the first to post the correct answer to all 5 questions, plus the extra credit! Here are the answers...

1. Who was the tallest U.S. President?
Abraham Lincoln was 6’ 4”
2. Who was the smallest U.S. President?
James Madison was 5’ 4”, and weighed less than 100 pounds.
3. Which U.S. President had the largest feet?
Warren Harding wore size 14 shoes
4. Which U.S. President was the first to attend a Major League Baseball game?
Benjamin Harrison was the first U.S. President to attend a Major League baseball game and it took place on June 6, 1892 - Cincinnati defeated Washington 7-4.
5. Who was the first U.S. President to be born in the United States?
Martin Van Buren was the first U.S. President born in the United States. Van Buren was the first President born after the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The Presidents who were in office before Van Buren were technically born in colonies that later became states.

“Extra Credit” question: Which movie is my favorite baseball flick?
Field of Dreams

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