Trivia: What President hosted the first White House celebration of July Fourth?
Thomas Jefferson
James K. Polk
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
The correct answer is Thomas Jefferson
So why is this answer correct? : The White House’s first official Fourth of July celebration was held by President Thomas Jefferson in 1801. A celebratory fair took place on the north grounds and featured horse races, parades, food, and libations. Jefferson also held a reception at the White House for diplomats, officers, and Cherokee chiefs.