Which President pushed racial equality in the U.S. Armed Services by the issuance of an Executive Order?

History Trivia / November 18, 2024

Harry S. Truman. During his Presidency, Harry Truman pushed for anti-lynching laws, but Congress refused to take up the issue.

Justice Samuel Alito helped in creating the first majority Supreme Court in history under which religion?

History Trivia / November 17, 2024

Catholic. Prior to joining the Supreme Court, Samuel Alito was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Where did the Vikings first attack England?

History Trivia / November 17, 2024

Lindisfarne. Lindisfarne was an island monastery in 793.

What was the name of the offensive that was staged by the Viet Cong on Jan. 30, 1968?

History Trivia / November 16, 2024

Tet Offensive. The Tet Offensive started on the lunar new year, previously believed to be a time of truce.

What member of George W. Bush's cabinet published an autobiography titled "My American Journey"?

History Trivia / November 16, 2024

Colin Powell. According to the book, General Henry Emerson, one of Powell's mentors, made his troops repeatedly watch the movie "Brian's Song" to promote racial harmony.

The first book of crossword puzzles was published in what year?

History Trivia / November 15, 2024

1924. Not until 1924 was the first such book published.