Miscellaneous
Who were Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
Famous dancers who worked with George Murphy
Who was George Murphy
A Republican senator known for keeping candy at his desk.
What is the Screen Actors Guild
Organization for performers who are protected under a union.
What is an inauguration?
The beginning of an event or time period. When a president begins his presidency, it starts with an inauguration.
Where did George Murphy go to college?
Yale University
What is racketeering
Doing business illegally.
What is Vaudeville?
It began in France in the 19th Century. Typically, it was based on comedy mixed with song, light poetry and ballets.
Who did George Murphy marry?
A New York actress named Juliette.
What is Wall Street?
Holds the largest investment houses, brokerages and bankers. Where the stock exchange is held.
What is political activism?
Lobbying, voting, campaigning or petitioning for a political cause.
What did George Murphy do with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers?
They danced together and worked on the Hollywood Republican Committee.
What is communism?
A type of government where the society is divided into classes. Property is owned by the government.
Who was the candy bomber?
A colonel who would drop candy from his plane (bomber).
Who was President of the Screen Actors Guild in 1944
George Murphy
What is the National Republican Party?
It is a political party in the United States.