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Who was president without a degree?

The most recent U.S. President without a college degree was Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President, who attended business college and law school but didn't graduate, though he later received honorary degrees; many other early presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Andrew Jackson, also did not have college degrees.
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Which president did not have a college degree?

Harry Truman was the last president without a college degree. He did take college courses though. In 1901, he enrolled in Spalding's Commercial College in Kansas City where he took classes on bookkeeping, shorthand, and typing.
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Does Barack Obama have a degree?

Later in 1981, he transferred to Columbia University in New York City as a junior, where he majored in political science with a specialty in international relations and in English literature and lived off-campus on West 109th Street. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983 and a 3.7 GPA.
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Does Donald Trump have a degree?

Yes, Donald Trump has a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1968 after transferring from Fordham University. He often highlights his Ivy League education, particularly his degree from Wharton, as evidence of his business acumen, which he received after attending the New York Military Academy. 
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Who was the first president at the White House?

It was not until 1800, when the White House was nearly completed, that its first residents, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in. Since that time, each President has made his own changes and additions. The White House is, after all, the President's private home.
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Which president did not use the Bible to take the oath of office?

Several U.S. Presidents did not use a Bible for their oath, including John Quincy Adams (used a law book), Theodore Roosevelt (used no book at his first swearing-in), and Lyndon B. Johnson (used a Catholic missal), with Calvin Coolidge also noting he didn't use one, adhering to Vermont tradition. The Constitution doesn't require a Bible, allowing for these variations, often signifying a belief in secularism or responding to unique circumstances. 
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What president totally gutted the White House?

President Harry S. Truman oversaw the massive gutting and reconstruction of the White House from 1948 to 1952, preserving only the exterior stone walls and rebuilding the interior with modern steel and concrete to prevent collapse, as engineers found the structure near collapse. The extensive renovation, a major engineering feat, involved dismantling the inside and building a new two-story basement and steel frame while the Truman family lived across the street at Blair House.
 
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Does Joe Biden have a degree?

Yes, Joe Biden went to college; he graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in history and political science, and then earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law. He was a first-generation college student, attending state school for his undergraduate studies before law school. 
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Which president has the highest level of education?

Woodrow Wilson is widely considered the most formally educated U.S. President, being the only one to earn a Ph.D. (from Johns Hopkins University) and having a distinguished academic career, including serving as President of Princeton University before his presidency. Other highly educated presidents include John Quincy Adams for his broad intellect and languages, Thomas Jefferson for his wide-ranging knowledge, and modern figures like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton who also have advanced degrees. 
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Did Donald Trump get good grades?

In four out of the five years Trump attended NYMA, he made its honor roll, requiring a grade average of eighty-five, though he was not in the highest ten percent of his class; Trump had a grade average of eighty his sophomore year. He earned a class geometry medal for a perfect score.
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Did Michelle Obama ever pass a bar exam?

Yes, Michelle Obama did pass the bar exam, but not on her first attempt; she failed the Illinois bar exam the first time she took it but passed on her second try after graduating from Harvard Law School, later working as a lawyer before becoming First Lady.
 
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What 8 presidents went to Harvard?

Eight Presidents of the United States have graduated from Harvard University: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, John F. Kennedy, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.
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Which president graduated from high school at 15?

Lyndon B. Johnson (#36) graduated from high school at the age of 15.
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Which president never went to school?

No U.S. President never went to any school, but several, most famously Andrew Johnson and Abraham Lincoln, had very little formal schooling, with Johnson being largely self-taught after his wife taught him basics, and Lincoln being mostly self-educated through reading. Other presidents like George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Grover Cleveland, and Harry S. Truman also never completed college, relying on apprenticeships, self-study, and experience instead.
 
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What are the 5 requirements to be president?

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident ...
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What president ended free college?

Reagan Proposes Cutback in U. of California Appropriation;Would Impose Tuition Charge on Students from State; Kerr Weighs New Post,” January 7, 1967, 14.
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What is Trump's education level?

Born into a wealthy New York City family, Trump graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics.
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Who has been the worst president in history?

There's no single "worst president," as it's subjective, but historians often rank James Buchanan (pre-Civil War inaction), Andrew Johnson (undermining Reconstruction), Warren G. Harding (scandals), and sometimes Donald Trump (breaking norms) at the bottom due to significant failures in leadership and crisis management, with Buchanan frequently cited for failing to prevent the Civil War. 
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What degrees does John Trump have?

John G. Trump, an MIT professor and engineer, held a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (1929), a Master of Science in physics from Columbia University (1931), and a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in electrical engineering from MIT (1933). He was known for his work in high-voltage technology and as the uncle of Donald Trump, with some claims about his degrees (like nuclear or chemical) being inaccurate. 
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What degree does Kamala Harris have?

She graduated in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics. Harris then attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, where she served as president of its chapter of the Black Law Students Association. She graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1989.
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What is Joe Biden's stage 4 diagnosis?

Metastatic cancer, which Biden has, means that it has spread from where it started to another part of the body – in his case, from the prostate to the bone. It's also known as Stage 4 cancer. Somebody Biden's age wouldn't normally be screened for prostate cancer.
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What was Joe Biden's GPA?

Joe Biden had a low GPA, around 1.9, during his first year at the University of Delaware, earning him academic probation, but his grades improved later, though he noted he "did not graduate in the top half of the class" at Syracuse University College of Law. He struggled initially with focusing on studies, prioritizing sports and socializing, but eventually buckled down after his parents intervened, leading to better, though not stellar, grades. 
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Why are there 35 bathrooms in the White House?

The White House has 35 bathrooms because it's a large, historic building serving many functions, including living quarters for the First Family, guest rooms, and extensive office/support spaces, with many added during large renovations like President Truman's to modernize facilities and provide convenience for staff and guests throughout the multiple levels and wings. It's a functional necessity for a working residence, historical site, and event venue, housing many people daily, requiring numerous facilities beyond just the private family needs, say The White House and this Facebook post. 
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Is there a swimming pool under the White House press room?

Yes, the current James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing of the White House was built directly over an indoor swimming pool installed for President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, with the pool structure remaining underneath the floor to house media equipment. The pool was covered and converted into the press room in 1970 by President Nixon, but the original tile walls and deep end still exist below the briefing room stage. 
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Which US president never in the White House?

On this day, 30th April in 1789, George Washington assumed office as the US President. He had selected the site for White House in 1791 but died before the construction was completed, thus becoming the only US President not to have lived in White House.
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