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Tricky Dick ~ Our 37th President………

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I was born in California and was raised strictly Quaker.   

During my presidency, I lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 and restricted the manufacturing of nuclear missiles.  

I was the first president to visit all 50 states and the first president to visit China.  

I resigned because of my involvement in the Watergate scandal to avoid being impeached.  

Who am I?


Richard Nixon

37th President of the United States
In Office
January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974
Vice President – Spiro Agnew (1969 – 1973)
Gerald Ford (1973-1974)

Do you know the Symbol of the United States?

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Symbols of the United States – Bald Eagle

The national bird of the United States is the bald eagle.

The bald eagle was adopted as the national bird in 1782.

In the wild, the bald eagle can live to be between 30 and 35 years old.

In captivity, they can even reach fifty years old.

Once they are fully grown, their wingspan can reach 7 feet in length.

When a bald eagle dives, they can reach speeds of 100 miles per hour.

They feed on fish, waterfowl, and small mammals.

The bald eagle is strong, majestic, and native to North America.

 All of these characteristics make it an excellent choice for the national bird.

If you’re interested in learning more about the national bird, check out The American Eagle by Lynda Sorenson. 

L.B.J. ~ Our 36th President

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I was born in Texas and raised on a ranch. 

I went to Law school and served in the military during World War II.  

I became president after JFK was assassinated and was the first president to have an African-American cabinet member.  

I was president during the conflict in Vietnam and focused many of my efforts on Civil Rights and anti-poverty policies.  

I died hours before the ceasefire agreement was signed with Vietnam.  

Who am I?

Lyndon B. Johnson

36th President of the United States
In Office
November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969
Vice President – None (1963-1965)
Hubert Humphrey (1965-1969)

What is the Connecticut State Aircraft?

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Connecticut State Aircraft – Corsair F4U

This airplane has wings that bend, because it was designed to be a carrier based fighter aircraft.

In order for them to take up as little space as possible, the wings were built to fold upward when it was being stored.

The nose of the plane is relatively long because it was built with one of the most powerful engines at that time.

The nose of the plane is so high off the ground, because it was built with a longer propeller blade.

A famous pilot that flew this type of plane was Charles Lindbergh, who flew a non-stop flight from New York to Paris.

A few nicknames that pilots gave this aircraft were “U-Bird” and “The Great Iron Bird”.

If you’re interested in learning more about airplanes, check out The Big Book of Airplanes.

J.F.K. ~ Our 35th President…….

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I was born in Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University.  

There was lots of tragedy in my family, with many of my close family members dying at young ages.  

I was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for my book “Profiles in Courage” and at the age of 43, was elected president, becoming the youngest president ever in the U.S.   

I helped to create the Peace Corps and managed the Cuban Missile Crisis.  

I was assassinated during the third year of my presidency, becoming the youngest president to die in office.  

Who am I?

John F. Kennedy

35th President of the United States
In Office
January 21, 1961 – November 22, 1963
Vice President – Lyndon B. Johnson

Introducing the Official State Shellfish………

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Connecticut’s State Shellfish – Eastern Oyster

The eastern oyster is an invertebrate, which means that it does not have a backbone.

Instead, they create a hard shell that supports their body and protects them from predators.

Eastern oysters are found throughout the eastern coast of North America.

They live together in large colonies called beds.

It is possible for Eastern oysters to make pearls, but it is uncommon.

The type of oyster that is known for making pearls is called Pinctada. 

The eastern oyster is a favorite dish for many people that like to try adventurous foods.

Since they are such a popular food item, it is becoming harder to find them in the wild.
If you are interested in learning more about Connecticut’s state shellfish, check out Shell by Alex Arthur. 

Ike ~ Our 34th President

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I was born in Texas and went to West Point Military Academy, joining the army upon graduating and becoming supreme commander during the Operation Overlord during the Battle of Normandy.  

I was the only president who served during both World War I and World War II.  

I establish NASA and helped Alaska to become the 49th state in the U.S.  

I was the oldest man to be president at my retirement at the age of 78.  

Who am I?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

34th President of the United States
In Office
January 20, 1953 – January 21, 1961
Vice President – Richard Nixon

Introducing the USS Nautilus SSN-571….

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Connecticut State Ship – USS Nautilus SSN-571

The government first approved nuclear powered submarines in July of 1951.

On June 14, 1952 President Truman formally recognized the ship’s construction at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut.

The USS Nautilus SSN-571 became the first commissioned nuclear powered ship in the United States Navy.

This ship broke all records for submarine speed and distance at that time.

In July of 1958, this ship left Hawaii on a top secret mission to cross the North Pole.

This had never been done before by ship, and it was considered an impossible task.

On August 3rd 1958, this ship reached the geographic North Pole and made history.

If you’re interested in learning more about Navy ships, check out U.S. Navy Special Forces: Special Boat Unitsby Michael Burgan. 

Give ‘Em Hell Harry ~ Our 33rd President

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I was born in Missouri, was a talented musician and debated pursuing music as a career instead of politics. 

I was a captain of an artillery unit during World War I, and during World War II, decided to drop atomic bombs in Japan.  

I was president during the Cold War and the Korean War.  

I was known for being well-dressed, having integrity, and being honest.  

Who am I?

Harry S. Truman

33rd President of the United States
In Office
April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953
Vice President – None (1945-1949)
Alben William Barkley (1949-1953)

Can you name the State Song of Connecticut?

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Connecticut State Song – Yankee Doodle

On October 8, 1978, Yankee Doodle was adopted as the official state song of Connecticut.

The composer of this song is unknown.

Some historians believe that the song was originally written by an Englishman around 1755, to make fun of the poorly dressed New England soldiers.

When the Revolutionary war began, the American soldiers rewrote some of the words to make fun of the British soldiers.

The song cheered up American soldiers and became a source of pride for them.
If you’re interested in learning more about Connecticut’s state song, check out Connecticutby Sylvia McNair.