Synopsis
We bet you know your UK kings and queens, but how well do you know your US Presidents?
- Programme: Horrible Histories
- Series: 7
- Episode: Preposterous US Presidents
- Channel: CBBC
- Broadcast year: 2017
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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