Key Figures
Who was the U.S. President at the start of World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What type of plane did Louis Zamperini serve on as a bombardier?
B-24 Liberator
After the war, what did Louis Zamperini become?
An inspirational speaker and Christian evangelist
Which Olympic Games did Louis Zamperini compete in before the war?
The 1936 Berlin Olympics
How long was Louis Zamperini adrift in the Pacific Ocean after his plane crash?
47 days
What was Louis Zamperini's rank in the military?
Lieutenant
What was the job of a bombardier in World War II?
To aim and release bombs from aircraft
In which Japanese city was the War Crimes Tribunal held after WWII to prosecute Japanese military leaders?
Tokyo
In which event did Louis Zamperini compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
The 5000 meters
Which Japanese POW camp was Louis Zamperini initially sent to?
Ofuna camp
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for the majority of World War II?
Winston Churchill
What was the name of the project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II?
The Manhattan Project
Which two Japanese cities were hit by atomic bombs at the end of World War II?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
How old was Louis Zamperini when he qualified for the 1936 Olympics?
19 years old
The 1942 Battle of Midway was a crucial victory for which country?
The United States
Who was the American General who accepted Japan's formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945?
General Douglas MacArthur
What is the name of the survival tactic Louis Zamperini used while stranded at sea?
Catching and eating raw fish and birds
What event triggered Louis Zamperini's religious conversion after the war?
A Billy Graham revival meeting
Which sport did Louis' brother Pete encourage him to take up in high school?
Track and field
In which ocean did Louis Zamperini's plane crash?
The Pacific Ocean