Future Soldier Quiz IV

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WHO WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN GENERAL OFFICER IN THE REGULAR ARMY AND IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES?
- MacArthur, Arthur, JR.
- Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.,
- John F. Mackie

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Five African American nurses served under the direction of Catholic nuns aboard the Navy hospital ship Red Rover. Four of their names have been recorded. Name the four nurses.
- Alice Kennedy
- Ann McKinney
- Sarah Kinno
- Ellen Campbell
- Betsy Young
Correct Answer(s)

A. Alice Kennedy
A. Sarah Kinno
A. Ellen Campbell
A. Betsy Young

Explanation

Five black nurses served under the direction of Catholic nuns aboard the Navy hospital ship Red Rover. Four of their names—Alice Kennedy, Sarah Kinno, Ellen Campbell and Betsy Young—have been recorded. http://www.womensmemorial.org/Education/BBH1998.html

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3.

African American graduate nurses received direct contracts from the Surgeon General for service in the Spanish-American War.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Tuskegee Institute records reveal five nursing graduates served in Army camps. http://www.womensmemorial.org/Education/BBH1998.html

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The President, in the name of Congress, has awarded more than _______ Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861.
- 4,000
- 3,400
- 4,500
Correct Answer

A. 3,400

Explanation

The President, in the name of Congress, has awarded more than 3,400 Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861. http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html

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88 Medal of Honors have been awarded to 87 different African American recipients. Who is one of nineteen men, and the only African American, to have been awarded two Medals of Honor.
- Kenneth P Hill
- Robert Augustus Sweeney
- Thomas H.D. Folsom
Correct Answer

A. Robert Augustus Sweeney

Explanation

http://www.history.army.mil/html/topics/afam/index.html

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How many U.S. Army five-star generals have there been?
- 4
- There is no such thing
- 5
Correct Answer

A. 5

Explanation

http://www.history.army.mil/html/faq/5star.html

General of the Army George C. Marshall: December 16, 1944

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur: December 18, 1944

General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower: December 20, 1944

General of the Army Henry H. Arnold: December 21, 1944
(Redesignated General of the Air Force pursuant to Public Law 58, 81st Congress, approved May 7, 1949)

General of the Army Omar N. Bradley: September 20, 1950

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The Army was founded on 14 June of what year?
- 1775
- 1776
- 1675
Correct Answer

A. 1775

Explanation

The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year. http://www.history.army.mil/html/faq/branches.html

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Who is the only Black Medal of Honor recipient for WWI?
- Sgt Maurice Powell
- Cpt James Allen
- Cpl. Freddie Stowers
Correct Answer

A. Cpl. Freddie Stowers

Explanation

http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=19447

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There were 6 Battle locations in the War of 1812. They consisted of McHenry, Bladensburg, Lundy's Lane, Chippewa, Canada and ____________.
- Brandenburg, KY
- New Orleans
- Columbus, Ohio
Correct Answer

A. New Orleans

Explanation

http://www.history.army.mil/reference/18cmp.htm

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10.

What kind of Battalion did Elvis serve in?
- Infantry Battalion
- Tank Battalion
- Artillery Battalion
Correct Answer

A. Tank Battalion

Explanation

http://www.history.army.mil/html/faq/elvis.html

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Future Soldier Quiz IV

WHO WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN GENERAL OFFICER IN THE REGULAR ARMY AND IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES?

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Five African American nurses served under the direction of Catholic nuns aboard the Navy hospital ship Red Rover. Four of their names have been recorded. Name the four nurses.

African American graduate nurses received direct contracts from the Surgeon General for service in the Spanish-American War.

The President, in the name of Congress, has awarded more than _______ Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the decoration's creation in 1861.

88 Medal of Honors have been awarded to 87 different African American recipients. Who is one of nineteen men, and the only African American, to have been awarded two Medals of Honor.

How many U.S. Army five-star generals have there been?

The Army was founded on 14 June of what year?

Who is the only Black Medal of Honor recipient for WWI?

There were 6 Battle locations in the War of 1812. They consisted of McHenry, Bladensburg, Lundy's Lane, Chippewa, Canada and ____________.

What kind of Battalion did Elvis serve in?