Quick Flips – Presidential Firsts

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First president to publicly endorse same-sex marriage.

Barack Obama (44th - 2009–2017)

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First president born after the Civil War.

Warren G. Harding (29th - 1921–1923)

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First president to attend a UFC fight.

Donald Trump (45th - 2017–2021 / 47th - 2025-present)

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First president to win over 80 million votes in an election (in 2020).

Joe Biden (46th - 2021–2025)

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First president born west of the Mississippi River and first born in Iowa.

Herbert Hoover (31st - 1929–1933)

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First president to not personally hand over the nuclear football to his successor.

Donald Trump (45th - 2017–2021 / 47th - 2025-present)

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First president to command a standing field army while in office (during the Whiskey Rebellion).

George Washington (1st - 1789-1797)

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First president to have previously served in the United States Navy.

John F. Kennedy (35th - 1961–1963)

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First president to have both parents alive during his presidency.

Ulysses S. Grant (18th - 1869-1877)

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First president born outside of the original 13 colonies.

Abraham Lincoln (16th - 1861-1865)