Question 1: Although the federal holiday is officially named Washington’s Birthday, many states observe a broader 'Presidents’ Day.' Which two presidents—both with February birthdays—are most commonly associated with this modern celebration?<br /><br />Question 2: Chosen through a 1792 design competition, who was the Irish-born architect that gave the White House its neoclassical look and later helped rebuild it after the War of 1812?<br /><br />Question 3: A technological leap for the executive mansion came in 1891: which president oversaw the installation of electric lighting in the White House, a change that reportedly made the First Family wary of touching the switches?<br /><br />Question 4: Before it became a symbol of presidential power, the Oval Office had to be created. Which president reconfigured the West Wing in 1909 to establish the Oval Office we know today?<br /><br />Question 5: Made from timbers of the British Arctic ship HMS Resolute, the famed 'Resolute Desk' entered the White House in 1880. Which president was first gifted this desk, later seen in iconic photos of JFK?<br /><br /><br />You may also like <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odd-one-out/id1858563875" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ODD ONE OUT.</a> a new podcast with Mark Ellison!  Mark gives you 4 words, you decide which word does not belong.  Three rounds daily, quick and fun,<br /><br />Portions of today's trivia podcast were made with the help of AI.