Key People
I was the USA president who was tough on communism, a former actor and movie star, and called for Gorbachev to "Tear Down this Wall"
Reagan
What 2 policies did Mikhail Gorbachev put into place when he became the leader of the SU in 1985?
What is, he announced 2 new policies: glastnost and perestroika.
This event ended WWII in the pacific theater, and set the tone for the next 50 years of arms buildups by either side.
Dropping of atomic bomb
Reagan and JFK
One of these 4 artists/bands is NOT one of Mr. McNelis' favorites, can you pick the one that DOES NOT belong?
Tame Impala
The Band
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Macklemore
Macklemore (ew)
I took over Russia as its first democratically elected President, after the Soviet Union fell.
Boris Yeltsin
This is when businesses cut large groups of employees to save money and remain profitable.
Downsizing
Name two modern countries that were once part of the Soviet Union but no longer are.
Many options.
I was the former general and leader of American troops during WWII. I turned my military career into a political one, becoming president in the 1950s.
Mr. McNelis loves disc golf! This is the name of a shot that goes in 3! strokes under par. Hint: 1 under is birdie, and 2 under is eagle. HINTHINT: Wingspan
Albatross
I was president when the Soviet Union actually fell, I also formerly ran the CIA.
HW Bush
Grass-roots
Name a "proxy war" fought between the USA or the SU and a "proxy nation" or an enemy funded and aided by either the USA or SU.
Korea Vietnam or Afghan-Soviet
I made the decision to drop the A-bomb on Japan.
Truman
Mr. McNelis played pickup, helped write a Theology paper with, and has hung out many times with this current NBA finalist.
Jimmy Butler
I was the famed Texas billionaire who saw an opportunity to run as the seldom-seen Independent party representative. Some people, who can't pronounce my last name, called me a bird!
Ross Perot
This region of the world produced the most oil in the whole world by the end of the year 2000 and is named after a specific body of water in the region.
Persian Gulf
This was the name of the main gate area of the entire Berlin wall. It is still standing in some parts today, and your hint here is ALLITERATION.
Checkpoint Charlie
I was JFK's vice president and I unexpectedly did this when asked to run again for reelection. (must name person and what he did that was unexpected)
LBJ and he refused to run again for president.
Three Truths and a Lie
SPOT THE LIE
Mr. McNelis has hiked the 5 most dangerous trails in the NA
Mr. McNelis has won a season of a reality show
Mr. McNelis has traveled all over the world and country for fencing and disc golf.
Mr. Cho and Mr. McNelis are on the same sand volleyball team.
Mr. McNelis has only hiked 3 of the most dangerous trails in NA, not 5.
This president was one of Mr. McNelis' favorites all year long, and in his brief time as president, saved the country from near disaster and sought to avoid war.
JFK
If I bought and sold stocks/bonds as a major business or corporation, I would have to pay this kind of tax.
Capital gains tax
Can you name the month and year the Cold War officially ended?
What is August 1991.
This president had a disastrous relationship with Iran, oversaw one of the worst oil crises the USA has ever had, and is still alive! He currently builds houses for veterans through Habitat for Humanity.
Carter
Mr. McNelis' car has all of the following bumper stickers EXCEPT:
Grateful Dead logo
Bassnectar logo
PDGA membership sticker
Winston magnet
Marquette logo
marquette logo