With Presidents' Day and the ongoing, fervid campaign for the next President--number forty-five, it seems appropriate to go to Ernie Couch's book again for information about Abraham Lincoln. Presidential Trivia (publ.1996) can't be out-of date for our beloved Mr. Lincoln.
In the section, "Life Before the Presidency," we find these stumpers:
To young Abraham Lincoln's dismay, what much belived childhood pet became the Lincoln family's breakfast entree? Answers are at the bottom of the page.
Where, on June 18, 1858, did Lincoln make his famous "House Divided" speech?
In what Indian conflict did Lincoln briefly serve as a captain of volunteers and as a private in a ranger company?
Lincoln's first salaried job as a store clerk paid him what amount?
Where did Lincoln and eight other presidents attend
As a lawyer, what was the largest fee Abraham Lincoln ever received for successfully defending a client?
During the Illinois senatorial campaign of 1858, debates with what eminent senatyor brought Lincoln to national attention?
The Illinois State Republican Convention applied what nickname to Mr. Lincoln?
In 1833 Lincoln applied for and received what type of license?
Although he did not accept the appointment, Lincoln was offered the governorship of what U. S. territory in 1849?
Who was Lincoln's vice-presidential running mate in the 1860 election?
What caused the scar above Lincoln's right eye?
Answers: His pig. * Springfield, Illinois * Black Hawk War. * Fifty-cents a day, plus sleeping accommodations. *
Nowhere. * $5,000, from the Illinois Central Railroad. * Stephen A. Douglas. * "The Railsplitter." * Saloon license. *
Oregon. * Hannibal Hamlin of Maine. * A fight with would-be thieves.
Pat here: Hope you are enjoying this summertime-during-wintertime weather. Surely there's more winter to come.
1 comment:
Interesting snippets.
I would be more than happy to take winter off your hands. It is hot here still.
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