The attempted assassination of Harry Truman in 1950 was conducted by two men born where?

History Trivia / September 07, 2024

Puerto Rico. During an assassination attempt on Harry Truman in 1950, one would-be assassin and one White House policeman were killed.

Which Democratic Presidential hopeful did Al Gore formally support in December of 2003?

History Trivia / September 07, 2024

Howard Dean. Dean later lost his bid for the Democratic Party candidate to John Kerry.

In the 1950's, Ho Chi Minh led a revolution against what group?

History Trivia / September 06, 2024

French. They defeated the French at Dien Bien Phu.

Which of these two countries have fought three wars since World War II?

History Trivia / September 06, 2024

India And Pakistan. India and Pakistan have fought twice over Kashmir, and once when Bangladesh declared independence from Pakistan.

Which founding father did Thomas Jefferson keep a bust of near his desk at Monticello?

History Trivia / September 05, 2024

John Adams. Though Jefferson and Adams were often opponents, they were also close friends and respected each other greatly.

The 1901 Platt Amendment gave the U.S. power to intervene in the military affairs of which country?

History Trivia / September 05, 2024

Cuba. In 1901, the Platt Amendment gave the United States indefinite rights to use Cuba's Guantanamo Bay as a naval base.