Show:
Childhood and Life as an Athlete
The B-24 and Missing at Sea
Life as a POW
Life After the War
Important Characters
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Louie was wild. What are some things he did as a child?
At 5, Louie started smoking. At 8, Louie started drinking. Louie stole food and belongings of other people.
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How many days were Louie and Phil lost at sea?
47 Days
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What does POW stand for?
Prisoner of War
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What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Who were Louie's siblings?
Pete, Sylvia, and Virginia
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What did Louie learn from his older brother, Pete?
Pete introduced Louie to running and taught him discipline.
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What plane crashed with the whole crew in it?
Green Hornet
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What was the first camp Louie was sent to?
Kwajalein
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What did Louie turn to for comfort after the war?
Alcohol
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What was The Bird's real name?
Mutsuhiro Watanabe
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Why was Louie badly treated as a child?
His ethnicity (Italian Immigrant)
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Why did the Green Hornet crash?
One of the Engines failed
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Why was life as a POW harsh?
The guards and officers made the prisoners feel worthless
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Why did Louie forgive The Bird?
Louie became a Christian and love replaced his hate for The Bird.
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What was the name of the preacher that saved Louie from his alcohol problem?
Billy Graham
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Why did Louie quit track after he tried out?
The girls made fun of him.
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What day was Louie reported missing?
May 27, 1943
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Why did The Bird hate Louie so much?
He was jealous of Louie's fame.
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What did Louie do to help young boys in trouble?
Louie created Victory Boys Camp
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Who was Louie's idol?
Glen Cunningham
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Why did running appeal to Louie?
He liked the recognition that came with it
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What plane flew over Louie, Phil, and Mac?
Daisy Mae
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What opportunity did Louie give up?
Talking for a propaganda station.
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How does PTSD effect people and their families after war?
They have nightmares and come close to killing loved ones while having nightmares.
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Who was Louie's wife and daughter?
Cynthia was Louie's wife and Cissy was Louie's daughter.