What has made us more aware of "presidential style"?
Advanced communication
What has made or broken presidents recently?
Social media/TV
What problem did Thomas Jefferson have that would have made it difficult for him to appear on TV?
He had a high squeaky voice.
What was Andrew Jackson's inauguration party compared to?
A ballroom brawl
Who was the only president to never marry?
James Buchanan
What were some shortcomings of Abraham Lincoln's speaking skills?
- High pitched voice
- Didn't use correct grammar
- Jabbing his finger
- He was not attractive
The only president to be elected to two non-consecutive terms was
Cleveland and Trump
Whose inauguration was the first to be filmed?
Teddy Roosevelt
The president that wrote his own speeches was
Warren Harding
Who was the first real media president?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR's communications to the public were known as
Fireside chats
What helped John F. Kennedy to outclass Richard Nixon in 1960?
Debates on TV
How old was JFK when elected?
43
What foreign event was a near disaster for JFK
Bay of pigs
In what city was JFK assassinated?
Dallas, TX
Which president was referred to as a "charming bully"?
Lyndon Johnson
What was Lyndon Johnson's wife named?
Lady bird
What types of landmark legislation was Johnson known for getting passed?
Civil rights, poverty, and education
What types of sports did Johnson enjoy?
speed and dangerous sports
What was Johnson's biggest fear following his first year in office?
Running out of problems to solve
What did Johnson want to avoid being remembered for?
Losing the vietnam war (Only president to lose a war)
What may have cost Richard Nixon the 1960 election against John F. Kennedy?
He looked weak and heavy eyed
Which former president did Nixon try and pattern himself after?
Woodrow Wilson
What was known as the "public relations coup of the century"?
Nixon going to speak in Communist China
Nixon was the only president in history to
resign
Gerald Ford was the first president to be _______________ to office.
appointed
For a politician, Ford had very few
enemies
What problem did Jimmy Carter face when he announced he was running for president?
No one knew who he was.
How did Carter show he was closer to the common man than the special interests of Washington?
Walked to his inauguration, invited regular people, and fireside chats.
What 2 things occurred in 1979 that severely damaged President Carter's image?
Soviet invasion and Iran hostage crisis
What happened on President Reagan's inauguration day that made it seem history was on his side?
Let the hostages go.
President Reagan was the first ______________ to become president.
hollywood actor
How old was President Reagan when he took office?
69 years old
Give 2 differences between President Reagan and his former Vice-President, George Bush.
1. Reagan spoke more religiously
2. Bush was more realistic