Pres. Dwight Eisenhower addresses the Conference of Governors at the White House

Pres. Dwight Eisenhower addresses the Conference of Governors at the White House

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The White House Conference of Governors, held in the presidential press conference building, gathered state leaders from 44 states and five territories. Invited by President Eisenhower, the conference aimed to brief governors on peace and security, sharing federal information and plans. The sessions were confidential, with governors also enjoying a luncheon and tour of the White House. This event marked the first time in 20 years that a president assembled governors for such a briefing, emphasizing teamwork between state and federal governments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many states and territories were represented at the White House Conference of Governors?

30 states and 3 territories

44 states and 5 territories

All 50 states

50 states and 10 territories

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the conference organized by President Eisenhower?

Healthcare reform

Peace and security

Economic development

Education policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the two-day conference as explained by President Eisenhower?

To discuss international relations

To celebrate state achievements

To announce new federal laws

To share federal information and plans with governors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the governors hosted for lunch during the conference?

The Capitol Building

The National Mall

The White House

The Lincoln Memorial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long had it been since a president last assembled the governors for a briefing?

20 years

15 years

10 years

25 years