Trailblazer in exploration sponsored by an established European power shortly after its Reconquista
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Soothing Christmas carol describing an ideal landscape for Santa to deliver gifts
What is "Silent Night"?
The car ride is dedicated to this successor of Andrew Jackson who oversaw the economic Panic of 1837
Who was Martin Van Buren?
Notoriously silent United States president who famously said "You lose" to a bet involving getting him to respond to a prompt with more than two words
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
Term for a political force purposefully withholding their opinions made popular by Richard Nixon's campaign strategies
What is a silent majority?
While we're in the long ride, we're listening to his long musical works that include the "Pastoral" and "Choral" symphonies
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
His many silent film productions include The Gold Rush and The Kid
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
What is Silent Spring?
We're taking a trip to Amsterdam to stop by his dedicated museum; hope you're used to seeing lots of cypresses and sunflowers before you go
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
Harlem Renaissance poet whose inspiring works include "Tableau" and "Incident"
Who is Countee Cullen?
Shortly before the Harlem Renaissance, this uprising of African Americans marched through New York City to fight against discriminatory policies
What is the (Negro) Silent (Protest) Parade?
Now we're headed to London, a namesake of one type of the category of forces named for this scientist
Who is van der Waals?
He inherited the colony of Maryland for England seeking freedom; however, some glory soon took its toll on that in 1688
Who is Charles Calvert?
Collective term for people born during the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II
What is the Silent Generation?
Next stop: Belgium, where we'll meet with the grave of this religious artist best known for works that showcase Captive Christians, with some Abundance abound for us
Who is (Jean Baptiste) van Eycken?