Presidential Record Holders: Tallest, Shortest, Oldest, and Youngest

The video explores notable U.S. presidential records, including Abraham Lincoln as the tallest, James Madison as the shortest and lightest, and William Howard Taft as the heaviest. It discusses Theodore Roosevelt as the youngest to assume office and John F. Kennedy as the youngest elected. Ronald Reagan was the oldest elected, but Donald Trump was the oldest to assume office. Franklin D. Roosevelt served the most terms, leading to the 22nd Amendment. William Henry Harrison had the shortest term, and Gerald Ford was the only unelected president. George Washington was unanimously elected.

Who was the tallest U.S. President?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which U.S. President was known for being the shortest in height?

• William Howard Taft

• James Madison

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

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Who was the heaviest U.S. President?

• Donald Trump

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Ronald Reagan

At what age did Theodore Roosevelt first become President?

• 50

• 54

• 60

• 42

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Who was the youngest elected U.S. President?

• John F. Kennedy

• Bill Clinton

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Barack Obama

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Which amendment limits a U.S. President to only two elected terms?

• Fifteenth Amendment

• Twenty-second Amendment

• First Amendment

• Twelfth Amendment

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Who was the first U.S. President to die in office?

• Abraham Lincoln

• William Henry Harrison

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Which President served more than two terms?

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Ronald Reagan

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Which U.S. President was never elected to the presidency or vice presidency?

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Jimmy Carter

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Who was the only U.S. President elected unanimously?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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