Political Birthplaces, Part III Quiz

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1. Vice-President Dick Cheney, in 2002, served as acting president of the United States for a little over two hours. Where was he born?

Answer: Nebraska

Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney was born on January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served in the Nixon Administration, and in 1978 was elected to the House of Representatives from Wyoming. In 1989, he became secretary of defense in the Bush Administration, and oversaw Operation Desert Storm. In 2000, he ran with George W. Bush and was elected vice-president of the United States.

2. John Edwards, the politician, not the guy who communicates with the dead. Where was he born?

Answer: South Carolina

Johnny Reid "John" Edwards was born on June 10, 1953,in Seneca, South Carolina. He practiced personal injury law before being elected to the U.S. Senate from North Carolina in 1998. In 2004, he ran for vice-president on John Kerry's ticket. They narrowly lost to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.

3. Jack Kemp was the American Football League's MVP for 1965 before entering politics. Where was he born?

Answer: California

Jack French Kemp Jr. was born on July 13, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. He played professional football in the National Football League and American Football League from 1957 to 1969. In 1970, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from New York. From 1989 to 1993, he served as secretary of housing and urban development. He unsuccessfully ran for vice-president in 1996.

4. Nancy Reagan starred with her husband once in the movie "Hellcats of the Navy". Where was she born?

Answer: New York

Nancy Davis Reagan was born as Anne Frances Robbins on July 6, 1921, in Flushing, New York. She was a stage and motion picture actress when she met Ronald Reagan, whom she married in 1951. She was the first lady of California from 1967 to 1975 and first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. As first lady, she worked to combat the usage of illegal drugs.

5. Madeleine Albright once danced the Macarena inside a United Nations Security Council meeting. Where was she born?

Answer: Czechoslovakia

Madeleine Korbel Albright, born as Marie Jana Korbelov�, was born on May 15, 1937, in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). Her family fled the country when Germany annexed it in 1939, eventually settling in the U.S. in 1948 and naturalized as a citizen in 1957.

In 1993, she became the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. In 1997, she became the first female secretary of state, serving until 2001.

6. Bill Bradley helped the United States Olympic basketball team win the gold medal in 1964 before the start of his political career. Where was he born?

Answer: Missouri

William Warren Bradley was born on July 28 1943 in Crystal City, Missouri. Being a star athlete, he played basketball for Princeton and in the NBA. After retiring from professional basketball, he successfully ran for the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 1978, where he served until 1997. In 2000, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for president.

7. Dr. Howard Dean was examining a patient when he became Governor of Vermont. Where was he born?

Answer: New York

Howard Brush Dean III was born on November 17, 1948, in New York City, New York. Studying medicine, he received his M.D. in 1978. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives before being elected lieutenant-governor in 1986. In 1991, he assumed the office of governor of Vermont after the death of his predecessor, where he served until 2003.

In 2004, he made an unsuccessful run at the presidency, but as a result became a well-known political figure.

8. Pat Buchanan surprised the country 1992 by challenging incumbent President Bush and getting 30% of the vote in the New Hampshire primary. Where was he born?

Answer: District of Columbia

Patrick Joseph Buchanan was born November 2, 1938, in Washington, DC. He became a journalist and served as speechwriter in the Nixon Administration. In 1992, he challenged President George H. W. Bush for the Republican nomination. He sought the nomination again in 1996, winning the New Hampshire primary.

In 2000, he ran for president again, this time on the Reform Party ticket. In-between campaigns, he has been a prominent television commentator.

9. Ralph Nader once appeared on "Sesame Street", singing about consumer advocates as people in the neighborhood. Where was he born?

Answer: Connecticut

Ralph Nader was born on February 27, 1934, in Winsted, Connecticut. A long time consumer advocate and author, he was considered for the presidency in 1972, but did not run for office until 1996, when he ran a the Green Party's nomination. He ran a second time in 2000, receiving 2.74% of the popular vote. A third run in 2004 as an independent candidate was less successful.

10. Newt Gingrich, a former congressman, was known for giving speeches to an empty House chamber. Good thing C-SPAN was around. Where was he born?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Newton Leroy Gingrich was born on June 17, 1943, in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, and was originally named Newton McPherson. He received a Ph.D. in History and was a professor at West Georgia College when he ran twice for Congress unsuccessfully before being elected in 1978.

In 1994, he helped orchestrate the Republican majority victory in the House of Representatives and was chosen as speaker, which he served as until 1998. He was Time Magazine's "Man of the Year" in 1995.

Source: Author keillan

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