Going Places
This country stole control of the Suez Canal from the international corporation that built and operated it. It's mine, all mine!!
Where is Egypt. Under the control of Gamel Abdel Nasser in 1952. [Chapter 28]
America became embroiled in this war in December 1941, however it had been growing across Europe since 1938.
What is WWII. [Chapter 26]
I was the youngest man ever elected to the office of President of the USA, and the first Catholic.
Who is John F. Kennedy, elected to office of President of US in 1960. [Chapter 29]
In October 1957, the Soviet Union shocked America by launching a satellite, initiating this scramble for technological superiority.
What is "The Space Race". [Chapter 29]
Soviets launched Sputnik I, the first manmade satellite into space 1957.
USA launched first American satellite Explorer I into orbit 1958.
I was the first man on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong, on July 16, 1961. [Chapter 30]
Massive demonstrations occurred in *this* country a few years after the death of Josef Stalin.
Where is Hungary; the Hungarian Revolt in Budapest. [Chapter 28]
The Hydrogen Bomb was developed first by the USA in 1952 and quickly copied by the Soviets less than a year later during this war.
What is the Cold War. [Chapter 28]
I am the only President of the United States who was never elected to the office.
Who is Gerald Ford. [Chapter 29]
Nixon's VP
This was the largest foreign attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor.
What are the 9/11 attacks. [Chapter 32]
4 Planes taken over by 19 Islamist militants working under Osama bin Laden, leader of terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.
2 planes destroyed the Twin Towers in New York City, 1 plane crashed into the Pentagon, national headquarters for our military, 1 plane (flight 93) taken back by passengers but crashed in a remote field in PA. *boiling water*
I masked my Communist beliefs in order to win public opinion in the USA and take over my nearby country.
Who is Fidel Castro. [Chapter 28]
The first to surrender in WWII, this country is also home of the Vatican.
Where is Italy. [Chapter 26]
The Italians surrendered, the Germans occupiers continued to fight.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the European front in this war.
What is WWII. [Chapter 26]
This treaty was signed originally on April 4, 1949 between 12 nations and still stands today.
(USA, England, Canada, Iceland, France, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Italy, and Luxembourg)
What is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). [Chapter 27]
This event allowed Communism to spread to America's doorstep, just 90 miles off shore.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962. [Chapter 29]
The missiles were removed from Cuba however President Kennedy agreed not to interfere with the government of Fidel Castro.
Hero of all mankind, literally saves everybody who will allow it.
Who is Jesus Christ, the 2nd Person of the Holy Trinity.
This country was divided into North and South, but fell to the Northern Communists in 1975.
Where is Vietnam. [Chapter 30]
The vast majority of the soldiers who fought in *this* war that began in June 1950, other than the locals, were Americans.
What is the Korean War. [Chapter 28]
I was the first president elected by this Republic on May 29, 1990.
Who is Boris Yeltsin of the Russian Republic. [Chapter 31]
On October 3, 1990 sledgehammers were joyfully smashed into this edifice, causing its collapse.
What is The Berlin Wall, separating East and West Germany. [Chapter 31]
My chosen name rather than my given name is how the world remembers me; your favorite frenemy.
Who is Josef Stalin. Stalin from the russian "stal" meaning "steel". [Chapter 26]
What was to be done with the POWs from these two countries posed a problem post war.
Where are North Korea and China. [Chapter 28]
75% of the Chinese and 50% of the North Koreans refused to return to their home countries due to life under communism.
During this war, Western Allies organized the Berlin Air lift to fly in thousands of tons of supplies into a blockaded Berlin each day for almost a year.
What is The Cold War. [Chapter 27]
I served as Supreme Allied Commander of the Pacific front in WWII, and General in the Korean War, but President Truman fired me because I criticized his "no-win policy".
Who is General Douglas MacArthur. [Chapter 26, 27, 28]
On May 14, 1948, this state proclaimed its independence, and within minutes was recognized by the US President.
What is the state of Israel. [Chapter 27]
My chosen name rather than my given name is how the world remembers me; your favorite saint.
Pope Saint John Paul II, given name Karol Wojtyla. [Chapter 31]
American helicopters were shot down by modern day pirates in this rogue nation.
Where is Somalia, Africa, in what was known as the Battle of Mogadishu. Bill Clinton was President. [Chapter 32]
The 9/11 attacks on the USA sparked this war.
What is "The War on Terror" during the presidency of George W. Bush. [Chapter 32]
I told my countrymen that they would fight on the beaches and in the hill. They would never surrender. I inspired them to fight.
Who is Winston Churchill, during WWII. [Chapter 26]
I am the first African-American president of the USA.
Who is Barack Obama, 2008 Election. [Chapter 32]
I committed suicide April 30th 1945 rather than face my enemies after defeat in WWII.
Who is Adolf Hitler. [Chapter 26] [p484]