Both issued in April 80 years apart, the first proclamations by these 2 presidents each declared national days of mourning

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Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Presidential Proclamations

Today’s Final Jeopardy

Both issued in April 80 years apart, the first proclamations by these 2 presidents each declared national days of mourning

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Andrew Johnson and Harry S. Truman

Final Jeopardy Explanation

Andrew Johnson and Harry S. Truman issued their first presidential proclamations declaring national days of mourning. Johnson assumed the presidency in April 1865 following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and declared a day of mourning for the fallen leader. Truman, on the other hand, became President in April 1945 after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt and similarly proclaimed a national day of mourning. These proclamations were issued 80 years apart, both in the month of April, marking solemn moments in American history.

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