School Days
This was the class where students learned to read, write, and discuss famous works of literature.
What is English?
This singer was nicknamed "Ol' Blue Eyes" and began his career singing with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This 1939 film won the Academy Award for Best Picture and starred Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara.
What is Gone with the Wind?
This sport became especially popular at high schools and colleges and is played with a ball and hoop.
What is basketball?
This famous American president served four terms and led the country through most of World War II.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This type of school dance was often held in the school gym, with decorations and music provided by a student or local band.
What is a school dance?
This popular dance craze of the 1940s involved couples dancing to fast-paced big-band music and became closely associated with the swing era.
What is the jitterbug?
This actress starred as Dorothy in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.
Who is Judy Garland?
This baseball legend was nicknamed "The Splendid Splinter" and played most of his career for the Boston Red Sox
Who is Ted Williams?
This famous World War II slogan encouraged Americans to keep military information from the enemy.
What is "Loose lips sink ships"?
In many schools, students began each morning by reciting these words to the American flag.
What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
This legendary female singer was known as the "First Lady of Song" and had a career spanning more than 60 years.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This actor was famous for playing cowboys and became one of Hollywood's biggest Western stars.
Who is John Wayne?
This legendary baseball player broke Babe Ruth's career home-run record in 1961, just after this time period.
Who is Roger Maris?
During World War II, Americans received coupons and stamps limiting purchases of items such as sugar, gasoline, and this common kitchen staple.
What is meat?
Before ballpoint pens became commonplace, this type of pen required students to regularly refill it with ink.
What is a fountain pen?
This 1942 film featured Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and the famous line associated with the city of Casablanca.
What is Casablanca?
This actress was famous for her platinum-blonde hair and starred in films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
This famous baseball player was known as "The Sultan of Swat."
Who is Babe Ruth?
In 1948, this former Army general became the 34th President of the United States after defeating Democrat Thomas Dewey.
Who is Harry S. Truman?
This academic organization, founded in 1921, recognizes high school students for scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
What is the National Honor Society?
This record company, founded in 1952 by Sam Phillips, played a major role in launching the careers of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.
What is Sun Records?
This 1952 musical starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds is famous for its title song about dancing in the rain.
What is Singin' in the Rain?
This Notre Dame football coach became famous for his powerful teams and was known as "The Gipper's" coach.
Who is Knute Rockne?
This 1954 Supreme Court decision ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?