William Taft's One-Term Presidency Quiz

What technological advancement did William Taft first utilize during his presidency?

• The first presidential airplane

• The first official White House automobile

• The first presidential helicopter

• The first presidential yacht

Which tradition did Taft start by throwing the first pitch at a baseball game?

• Presidential Thanksgiving turkey pardon

• Presidential Easter egg roll

• Presidential first pitch at baseball games

• Presidential Christmas tree lighting

What was Taft's unique position in the U.S. government after his presidency?

• First president to become a mayor

• First president to become a Supreme Court justice

• First president to become a governor

• First president to become a senator

What was significant about Taft's funeral?

• It was the first to be attended by all living presidents

• It was the first to be held at Arlington National Cemetery

• It was the first to be broadcast over the radio

• It was the first to be held at the White House

What was the last unique act of Taft's presidency?

• He was the last president to use a typewriter

• He was the last president to keep a cow at the White House

• He was the last president to live in the White House

• He was the last president to ride a horse to work