This quiz tests PRESIDENTIAL MISTRESSES William Rufus de Vane King and James Buchanan. King and Buchanan shared a long-time intimate friendship and quarters in Washington, DC. Buchanan called their relationship a communion. Rufus, was referred as his 'better half,' 'his wife,' and 'Aunt Fancy.' Upon Kings appointment as minister to France, Buchanan wrote: 'I am now 'solitary and alone,' having no companion in the house with me. I have gone a wooing to several gentleman, but have not succeeded with any of them. I feel that it is not good for man to be alone; and should not be astonished to find myself married to some old maid who can nurse me when I am sick, provide good dinners from me when I am well, and not expect from me any very ardent or romantic affection.' Elected Franklin Pierce's vice president, King died before serving under him. History Knowledge Quizzes, Trivia, IQ Tests
This History IQ Quiz is based upon the selector PRESIDENTIAL MISTRESSES by Sally Hemings. Test your knowledge of: William Rufus de Vane King and James Buchanan. King and Buchanan shared a long-time intimate friendship and quarters in Washington, DC. Buchanan called their relationship a communion. Rufus, was referred as his 'better half,' 'his wife,' and 'Aunt Fancy.' Upon Kings appointment as minister to France, Buchanan wrote: 'I am now 'solitary and alone,' having no companion in the house with me. I have gone a wooing to several gentleman, but have not succeeded with any of them. I feel that it is not good for man to be alone; and should not be astonished to find myself married to some old maid who can nurse me when I am sick, provide good dinners from me when I am well, and not expect from me any very ardent or romantic affection.' Elected Franklin Pierce's vice president, King died before serving under him.
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