Special Sub-Topic: R.I.P. Mr President Authored by: elbereth_03 Sub-topic of: Presidential Deaths

One of the most well-known presidents of the 20th century, John F. Kennedy was an inspiration to the people of America and his death came as a great shock to an already fragile nation in the Vietnam War era. How did he die?

Multiple bullet wounds to the head. President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22 1963. His assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was arrested in a theatre 80 minutes later, but himself was assassinated five days later by Jack Ruby. In 1979 the House Select Committee on Assassinations concluded that Kennedy's assassination was likely part of a conspiracy.

Republican Ulysses Grant was elected the 18th president in 1869 after serving as general-in-chief of the Union armies during the Civil War under President Lincoln. He remains, up to date, the only president to die from what?

Cancer. President Grant died from throat cancer on July 23 1885. Shortly before his death, he had just finished writing his memoire, detailing his life as general-in-chief during the Civil War. It was published by Mark Twain and became a best-seller. It was also the second presidential autobiography, the first being that of president James Buchanan.

The 9th president of the United States was William Harrison. He holds the record as the shortest serving president, serving for only 30 days in 1841 before his death. How did he die?

Pneumonia. President Harrison's pneumonia was induced by his long inaugural address, which was the longest in history at 8445 words and two hours to read. He went to his inauguration on a extremely cold and windy day, without a jacket, and eventually succumbed to the cold virus. Coincidentally his grandson, president Benjamin Harrison, was also sworn in on a rainy day, gave the second longest inaugural address in history and also died of pneunomia.

40th president Ronald Reagan also died of pneumonia on 5th of June, 2004 in his Californian home. "I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you." His pneumonia was caused by what on going disease?

Alzheimer's. Ronald Reagan was the oldest president to be sworn into office and also held the record for the oldest living president until November 11th 2006 when he was overtaken by Gerald Ford. Reagan had previously been a Hollywood actor and also served two terms as governer of California until his elevation to presidency.

He was the vice-president under Abraham Lincoln and became president after his assassination. He was a controversial figure, and his actions led to him being the first ever president to be impeached in Congress (Clinton was only other president to be impeached), but was acquitted by only one vote. He later died of paralysis caused by a stroke in 1875. Who was he?

Andrew Johnson. President Johnson was actually impeached twice. The first attempt was in 1867 which failed 108-57 in the House of Representatives. The second attempt was due to the fact that he fired Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, which was interpreted by Congress as a violation of the Tenure of Office Act, which Johnson declared unconstitutional.

James Monroe was the fifth president of United States, serving for eight years between 1817 and 1825. His presidency years were known as "the era of good feelings." Monroe died in 1831 from which of these illnesses?

Tuberculosis. President Monroe is probably best known for his Monroe Doctrine. In it he proclaimed that the Americas should be free from future European colonization and interference and that United States intend to stay neutral in European wars.

Elected in 1921, 27th President Warren Harding died only 27 months into his term. Although now it is said he died from heart disease, what was the initial prognosis of the president's death?

Food poisoning. Warren Harding was perhaps the least popular president due to several scandals engulfing his administration, including the rumors that he was involved with the Ku Klux Klan and that he had an affair with Carrie Phillips.

Popular and well loved 32nd president Franklin Roosevelt is often listed as one of the top four Presidents in American history. His death in office in 1945 sent shock waves around the world. What did President Roosevelt die from?

Cerebral hemorrhage. Franklin Roosevelt is America's longest serving president, serving a staggering three terms only to die at the beginning of his forth term. He was universally recognized for his leadership during the Second World War and the Depression, for his work on domestic issues and for his struggle with polio.

Elected in 1880, President James Garfield was the 20th president, and the second president to die in what manner?

Assassination. President James Garfield was shot on July 2nd 1881 by Julius Gaiteau less than 4 months after being sworn in. One bullet struck his shoulder and went out back and another lodged in his chest and could not be found. Garfield died 80 days afterwards due to infection and blood poisoning. It is said that if the medical treatment had been better, President Garfield would have survived.

The first president of the United States and the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army George Washington died at his Virginian home of Mount Vernon in 1799. "Tis well..." were his last words as he died from which illness?

Pneumonia. George Washington was a colossal figure in American history and an inspiration to the American people, generations and eons after his death. A state and the capital city was named after him in his honor, as well as many famous landmarks across America. I hope everyone enjoyed this quiz!