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U.S. Political History Trivia Questions

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Who was the governor of New York who served as a keynote speaker at the 1984 Democratic National Convention?

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mario cuomo

During the Kennedy assassination, a bullet struck John Connally, the governor of what state?

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texas

Which Colorado senator was the runner-up to Walter Mondale at the 1984 Democratic National Convention?

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gary hart

Which New York governor lost the GOP nomination to Richard Nixon in 1968?

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nelson rockefeller

Who became vice president on Dec. 19, 1974 under the 25th Amendment after serving as the governor of New York?

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nelson rockefeller

Which New York governor did some political pundits predict would be drafted for President at the 1988 Democratic convention?

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mario cuomo

Which former Arizona governor was appointed Secretary of the Interior by Clinton?

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bruce babbitt

Which future president switched their political affiliation from Democrat to Republican in 1962, demonstrating a preference for change over conflict?

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ronald reagan

Which retired general declined to run for president in 1996, stating he had not yet heard the 'calling'?

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colin powell

Who was the member of Clinton's cabinet that was born in Prague?

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madeleine albright

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