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Actually, it’s important to remember that Lindbergh was the first man to solo across the Atlantic. There had been several prior air crossings - but all with multiple pilots and crew.
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That was a Final Jeopardy question recently, Lindbergh was actually the 130 man to cross the Atlantic.
@Polycarp that seems to be what I recall about the the SR-71. You are also correct on 770. IIRC, the recording was actually the two Senators, and not a parody- or at least they were parodying themselves.
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…Yes, those are all WAGs.
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But all, alas, incorrect.
Identify these famous U.S. Army units.
Gen. Eisenhower met with troops from this unit just before D-Day, and as President sent them to Little Rock to keep order during the Central High School desegregation crisis.
This Ohio infantry regiment is famous for its devastating flanking fire during Pickett’s Charge.
Custer’s cavalry unit at the Little Big Horn; its flag still flies over his birthplace.
This Minnesota volunteer regiment, thrown into action by Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock against a much larger Confederate force at Gettysburg, bought a precious few minutes of time for the Union but was decimated.
This infantry regiment, “The President’s Own,” is perhaps best known for its ceremonial functions in and around Washington, D.C.
Gen. Eisenhower met with troops from this unit just before D-Day, and as President sent them to Little Rock to keep order during the Central High School desegregation crisis.
This Ohio infantry regiment is famous for its devastating flanking fire during Pickett’s Charge.
Custer’s cavalry unit at the Little Big Horn; its flag still flies over his birthplace.
This Minnesota volunteer regiment, thrown into action by Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock against a much larger Confederate force at Gettysburg, bought a precious few minutes of time for the Union but was decimated.
This infantry regiment, “The President’s Own,” is perhaps best known for its ceremonial functions in and around Washington, D.C.
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776 82nd Airborne
778 7th Calvary
779 20th, I seem to recall from one of my childhood Civil Wars books, “Heroes of the Blue & Gray” - only 60 of the 262 members of the regiment survived the counter-attack.
And thanks for your kind words about all of us in the “Say something nice about another Doper.” This is a great thread, and I have the feeling you could come up with questions almost indefinitely.
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776 82nd Airborne
778 7th Calvary
779 20th, I seem to recall from one of my childhood Civil Wars books, “Heroes of the Blue & Gray” - only 60 of the 262 members of the regiment survived the counter-attack.
And thanks for your kind words about all of us in the “Say something nice about another Doper.” This is a great thread, and I have the feeling you could come up with questions almost indefinitely.
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Good guess, but no.
Correct.
Incorrect. You’re probably thinking of the 20th Maine, which was the subject of an earlier question. It made its stand on Little Round Top, to the south of this Minnesota regiment’s countercharge.
As for the other thread, right back 'atcha! Nowadays I keep a piece of paper in my pocket and whenever I think of a question, or a category of questions, I write it down. I limit myself to posting just five a day, though.
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776. Good guess, but no.
778. Correct.
779. Incorrect. You’re probably thinking of the 20th Maine, which was the subject of an earlier question. It made its stand on Little Round Top, to the south of this Minnesota regiment’s countercharge.
As for the other thread, right back 'atcha! Nowadays I keep a piece of paper in my pocket and whenever I think of a question, or a category of questions, I write it down. I limit myself to posting just five a day, though.
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Hmm- I thought one of the Airborne divisions were involved in the Central HS desegregation. Then it would have to be the 101st?
I know about the 20th Maine- then maybe it would be maybe the 6th Minnesota. I was thinking of posing this question myself but didn’t have all the details completely straight in my mind. Maybe the most important thing is that 145 years later someone is remembering what happened those three terrible days in July.
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And thanks for your kind words about all of us in the “Say something nice about another Doper.” This is a great thread, and I have the feeling you could come up with questions almost indefinitely.
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What he said.
I’m thinking about starting a concurrent World History trivia thread. Anyone else want to play?
In the meantime, in honor of Black History Month:
In which state was Plessy v. Ferguson first heard?
Which Supreme Court Justice wrote the Brown v. Board of Education (of Topeka, KS, etc.) opinion?
Who was the first black appointee to a Presidential Cabinet?
And a couple of random ones:
784. What was the first Greek-lettered college fraternity?
785. Which president was elected in the biggest landslide? Bonus points for naming the loser.
This Minnesota volunteer regiment, thrown into action by Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock against a much larger Confederate force at Gettysburg, bought a precious few minutes of time for the Union but was decimated.
This infantry regiment, “The President’s Own,” is perhaps best known for its ceremonial functions in and around Washington, D.C.
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1st Minnesota - read an excellent book called *The Last Full Measure * about two brothers who served in this unit.
I’m thinking about starting a concurrent World History trivia thread. Anyone else want to play?
In the meantime, in honor of Black History Month:
In which state was Plessy v. Ferguson first heard?
Which Supreme Court Justice wrote the Brown v. Board of Education (of Topeka, KS, etc.) opinion?
Who was the first black appointee to a Presidential Cabinet?
And a couple of random ones:
784. What was the first Greek-lettered college fraternity?
785. Which president was elected in the biggest landslide? Bonus points for naming the loser.
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RE: World History Trivia thread, sure I am up for it. Maybe we could get some overseas Dopers involved.
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[776.] Hmm- I thought one of the Airborne divisions were involved in the Central HS desegregation. Then it would have to be the 101st?..
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Correct, the “Screaming Eagles.” Saratoga Sam, you’re correct about questions 779 and 780.
I’d be up for a World History quiz thread. Same rules? Post a link here when you get it up and running, please.
My answers:
Louisiana. In fact, I’ve been in the New Orleans courtroom in which Plessy v. Ferguson was first argued - the case was about the Crescent City’s segregation of streetcars, IIRC.
The newly-appointed Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the United States, wrote the unanimous opinion for the Court in Brown v. Board.
Some new questions…
Twice in U.S. history, three men have served as President of the United States (not Acting President, mind you) in the same calendar year.
786. In what year did this first happen?
787. In what year did it next happen?
788. Who were the three men the first time?
789. Who were the three men the second time?
790. Who was the most recent President not sworn in by the Chief Justice?
Twice in U.S. history, three men have served as President of the United States (not Acting President, mind you) in the same calendar year.
786. In what year did this first happen?
787. In what year did it next happen?
788. Who were the three men the first time?
789. Who were the three men the second time?
790. Who was the most recent President not sworn in by the Chief Justice?
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781. Louisiana. In fact, I’ve been in the New Orleans courtroom in which Plessy v. Ferguson was first argued - the case was about the Crescent City’s segregation of streetcars, IIRC.
The newly-appointed Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the United States, wrote the unanimous opinion for the Court in Brown v. Board.
Some new questions…
Who was the most recent President not sworn in by the Chief Justice?
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Correct (and bonus points for having the background semi-correct: it was a railroad car, and operating outside the city).
Who were the three men the second time?
1881: Hayes, Garfield & Arthur
Who was the most recent President not sworn in by the Chief Justice?
LBJ: he was sworn in on the plane bound for Washington DC; by a female federal judge whose name escapes me
