Leading Ladies
She clicked her ruby slippers in 1939, but remained one of the biggest stars of the 1940s in films like Meet Me in St. Louis.
Who is Judy Garland?
He famously played Rick Blaine in Casablanca and was the top male star of the decade.
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
Nicknamed "The Voice," this skinny crooner from New Jersey had "Bobbysoxers" swooning in the aisles.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This U.S. President led the country through most of WWII until his death in 1945.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
In 1947, he broke the baseball color barrier when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Known for her "peek-a-boo" hairstyle, this actress was a major pin-up girl and starred in Sullivan's Travels.
Who is Veronica Lake?
This actor returned from WWII service to star as George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
Who is James Stewart?
This bandleader was the best-selling recording artist of the early 40s until his plane went missing over the English Channel.
Who is Glenn Miller?
He was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during WWII and later became the 34th President.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Known as "The Yankee Clipper," he famously had a 56-game hitting streak in 1941.
Who is Joe DiMaggio?
This red-headed star of Gilda was so famous that her image was even painted onto an atomic bomb.
Who is Rita Hayworth?
He was the suave leading man of The Philadelphia Story and Arsenic and Old Lace.
Who is Cary Grant?
His 1942 recording of "White Christmas" eventually became the best-selling single of all time.
Who is Bing Crosby?
This British Prime Minister inspired his people with his "V for Victory" sign and stirring speeches.
Who is Winston Churchill?
This "Brown Bomber" held the World Heavyweight boxing title from 1937 all the way to 1949.
Who is Joe Louis?
She won an Oscar for her role as Ilsa Lund in the 1942 classic Casablanca.
Who is Ingrid Bergman?
He won an Oscar in 1941 for his role as the title character in Sergeant York.
Who is Gary Cooper?
This trio of sisters kept the troops' spirits up with hits like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy."
Who are The Andrews Sisters?
He became President in 1945 and was the one to sign the documents ending World War II.
Who is Harry S. Truman?
This Boston Red Sox legend was the last player to hit over .400 in a single season (in 1941).
Who is Ted Williams?
This actress was known as the "First Lady of the American Screen" and starred in Mrs. Miniver in 1942.
Who is Greer Garson?
This British actor and director brought Shakespeare to the 40s with his acclaimed film version of Henry V.
Who is Laurence Olivier?
This "Unforgettable" singer first rose to fame in the 40s as a jazz pianist and leader of a popular trio.
Who is Nat King Cole?
This First Lady was a powerhouse of the 40s, serving as a delegate to the first United Nations General Assembly.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
After winning two gold medals in the 1932 Olympics, she became the greatest female golfer of the 1940s.
Who is Babe Didrikson Zaharias?