Who was the first U.S. president to write an autobiography?
The tradition with writing autobiographies began with the nation’s second president, John Adams.
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What was the first name of the federal official named Nixon whom the U.S. Senate impeached?
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How many people died at the infamous Andersonville Prison?
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Where did Pete Rose serve his prison term?
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