Who was the first President of Ireland, inaugurated in 1938?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Douglas Hyde, a scholar of the Irish language and a founder of the Gaelic League
- Step 1: The office was created by the 1937 Constitution. Step 2. The first holder, chosen in 1938, was Douglas Hyde. Answer: Douglas Hyde. Why not the others: de Valera, O'Kelly and Childers all held the office later.
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