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William Henry Harrison is famous for giving the longest inaugural address ever. Who gave the shortest inaugural address?

A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Calvin Coolidge
D) Ronald Reagan
(Scroll down for the answer.)

Suzanna, from the District of Columbia

"I can't imagine ever not working because I can't imagine being able to afford to live. I do have a 401(k) and I have money saved, I just can't imagine I would be able to live more than a year on that savings. I'm definitely wary about relying on Social Security. I feel like I am just going to have to keep working."

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A) George Washington's second Inaugural Address in 1793 was just 135 words long – only 5 sentences!