Famous People
The 32nd president of the USA that led the country through the Great Depression and World War II.
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)?
This 1946 movie contains the quote: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
What is “It’s a Wonderful Life”?
This trio was well known for their song, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” in 1941.
Who were The Andrews Sisters?
This game, often played with a set of colorful sticks, involves players taking turns to remove a stick from the pile without disturbing the others.
What is Pick-Up Sticks?
This music machine became popular in the 1940s in diners, bars, and soda shops.
What is a Jukebox?
This was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in 1947.
Who was Jackie Robinson?
This 1947 film features a man named Kris Kringle who claims to be the real Santa Claus and ends up in a court case to prove his identity.
What is “Miracle on 34th Street”?
This 1942 song, famously performed by Bing Crosby, became one of the best-selling singles of all time and is synonymous with the Christmas season.
What is “White Christmas”?
This traditional game involves players using a shooter piece to knock other game pieces out of a circle.
What is marbles?
This nuclear technology was developed in the 1940s.
What is the Atomic Bomb?
This singer and actor was known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” and rose to fame in the 1940s?
Who was Frank Sinatra?
This 1940 film, directed by John Ford follows the Joad family as they travel from Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression in search of a better life.
What is “The Grapes of Wrath”?
A popular style of music that emphasized the “off-beat”.
What is Swing?
Joe Louis was the heavyweight champion for the entire decade in this sport.
What is boxing?
This vehicle was developed during WWII for military use and became known for its off-road capabilities.
What is the Jeep?
This first lady served as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly and played a key role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?
This iconic character, known for his white horse Silver and his sidekick Tonto, first appeared on radio in 1933, on TV in 1949, and became a symbol of justice in the American West.
Who is The Lone Ranger?
A style of music that developed in the 1940s that featured banjo and guitar players.
What is Bluegrass?
This popular toy, invented by Richard James in 1943, is known for its ability to “walk” down stairs and is made of a coiled metal or plastic spring.
What is a Slinky?
In 1945 this chemical was added to water supplies to reduce tooth decay and strengthen tooth enamel and is also found in toothpaste.
What is fluoride?
This person led the Manhattan Project in creating the world’s first atomic bomb.
Who was J. Robert Oppenheimer?
Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Curly Howard produced numerous short films during the 1940s and were known for their zany antics and catchphrases.
Who were The Three Stooges?
This song was the official campaign song for both Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie in the 1940 presidential election.
What is “God Bless America”?
This sports event was cancelled in 1940 and 1944.
What were the Summer Olympics?
This material, invented by George de Mestral, uses hooks and loops to create a strong bond and is often used in clothing and shoes.
What is Velcro?