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573241c2b9d445190005e935 | On what date did Eisenhower deliver his presidential farewell address? | January 17, 1961 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the Soviet Union launched the world's first artificial satellite in 1957, Eisenhower authorized the establishment of NASA, which led to the space race. During the Suez Crisis of 1956, Eisenhower condemned the Israeli, British and French invasion of Egypt, and forced them to withdraw. ... |
573242c2e99e3014001e65e2 | Why political movement was named for Joseph McCarthy? | McCarthyism | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the domestic front, he covertly opposed Joseph McCarthy and contributed to the end of McCarthyism by openly invoking the modern expanded version of executive privilege. He otherwise left most political activity to his Vice President, Richard Nixon. He was a moderate conservative who cont... |
573242c2e99e3014001e65e3 | What political theory did Eisenhower use to oppose McCarthy? | executive privilege | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the domestic front, he covertly opposed Joseph McCarthy and contributed to the end of McCarthyism by openly invoking the modern expanded version of executive privilege. He otherwise left most political activity to his Vice President, Richard Nixon. He was a moderate conservative who cont... |
573242c2e99e3014001e65e4 | Who served as Eisenhower's vice president? | Nixon | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the domestic front, he covertly opposed Joseph McCarthy and contributed to the end of McCarthyism by openly invoking the modern expanded version of executive privilege. He otherwise left most political activity to his Vice President, Richard Nixon. He was a moderate conservative who cont... |
573242c2e99e3014001e65e5 | What sort of conservative was Eisenhower? | moderate | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the domestic front, he covertly opposed Joseph McCarthy and contributed to the end of McCarthyism by openly invoking the modern expanded version of executive privilege. He otherwise left most political activity to his Vice President, Richard Nixon. He was a moderate conservative who cont... |
573242c2e99e3014001e65e6 | What does DARPA stand for? | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the domestic front, he covertly opposed Joseph McCarthy and contributed to the end of McCarthyism by openly invoking the modern expanded version of executive privilege. He otherwise left most political activity to his Vice President, Richard Nixon. He was a moderate conservative who cont... |
57324359b9d445190005e945 | What book did Eisenhower's parents read every day? | Bible | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis parents set aside specific times at breakfast and at dinner for daily family Bible reading. Chores were regularly assigned and rotated among all the children, and misbehavior was met with unequivocal discipline, usually from David. His mother, previously a member (with David) of the Riv... |
57324359b9d445190005e946 | What Mennonite sect did Eisenhower's mother initially belong to? | River Brethren | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis parents set aside specific times at breakfast and at dinner for daily family Bible reading. Chores were regularly assigned and rotated among all the children, and misbehavior was met with unequivocal discipline, usually from David. His mother, previously a member (with David) of the Riv... |
57324359b9d445190005e947 | What is another name for the International Bible Students Association? | Jehovah's Witnesses | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis parents set aside specific times at breakfast and at dinner for daily family Bible reading. Chores were regularly assigned and rotated among all the children, and misbehavior was met with unequivocal discipline, usually from David. His mother, previously a member (with David) of the Riv... |
57324359b9d445190005e948 | What university did Eisenhower attend? | West Point | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis parents set aside specific times at breakfast and at dinner for daily family Bible reading. Chores were regularly assigned and rotated among all the children, and misbehavior was met with unequivocal discipline, usually from David. His mother, previously a member (with David) of the Riv... |
57324359b9d445190005e949 | What church did Eisenhower join in 1953? | Presbyterian | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis parents set aside specific times at breakfast and at dinner for daily family Bible reading. Chores were regularly assigned and rotated among all the children, and misbehavior was met with unequivocal discipline, usually from David. His mother, previously a member (with David) of the Riv... |
573243d0e99e3014001e65ec | In what year did Eisenhower graduate from high school? | 1909 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused t... |
573243d0e99e3014001e65ed | What high school did Eisenhower go to? | Abilene | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused t... |
573243d0e99e3014001e65ee | What was the name of Eisenhower's brother? | Edgar | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused t... |
573243d0e99e3014001e65ef | In what year of high school did Eisenhower suffer a groin infection? | freshman | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused t... |
573243d0e99e3014001e65f0 | What high school year did Eisenhower have to repeat? | freshman | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused t... |
5732442ab9d445190005e953 | Where did Eisenhower work during his brother's first year of college? | Belle Springs Creamery | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEdgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend \"Swede\" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply... |
5732442ab9d445190005e954 | What was Eisenhower's job title during the first year his brother went to college? | night supervisor | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEdgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend \"Swede\" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply... |
5732442ab9d445190005e955 | Who was Eisenhower's senator? | Joseph L. Bristow | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEdgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend \"Swede\" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply... |
5732442ab9d445190005e956 | Why couldn't Eisenhower attend Annapolis? | beyond the age limit | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEdgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend \"Swede\" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply... |
5732442ab9d445190005e957 | In what year did Eisenhower matriculate to West Point? | 1911 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEdgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend \"Swede\" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply... |
57324479e99e3014001e65f6 | What was Doud Eisenhower's nickname? | Icky | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight \"Icky\" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John... |
57324479e99e3014001e65f7 | What killed Icky Eisenhower? | scarlet fever | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight \"Icky\" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John... |
57324479e99e3014001e65f8 | In what city was John Eisenhower born? | Denver | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight \"Icky\" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John... |
57324479e99e3014001e65f9 | What was John Eisenhower's final rank in the military? | brigadier general | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight \"Icky\" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John... |
57324479e99e3014001e65fa | David Eisenhower married the child of what US President? | Nixon | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight \"Icky\" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John... |
573244c1e17f3d140042279f | What sport did Eisenhower notably enjoy? | golf | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted bl... |
573244c1e17f3d14004227a0 | What color were Eisenhower's winter golf balls? | black | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted bl... |
573244c1e17f3d14004227a1 | Who was the Chairman of Augusta National and friend to Eisenhower? | Clifford Roberts | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted bl... |
573244c1e17f3d14004227a2 | What was Clifford Roberts by profession? | investment broker | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted bl... |
573244c1e17f3d14004227a3 | When did Eisenhower join Augusta National? | 1948 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted bl... |
5732452ee99e3014001e6600 | What was Eisenhower's favorite hobby other than golfing? | oil painting | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of s... |
5732452ee99e3014001e6601 | Who notably painted a picture of Mamie Eisenhower? | Thomas E. Stephens | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of s... |
5732452ee99e3014001e6602 | What was the main type of oil painting painted by Eisenhower? | landscapes | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of s... |
5732452ee99e3014001e6603 | What car did Eisenhower compare modern art to? | Tin Lizzie | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of s... |
5732452ee99e3014001e6604 | Who called Eisenhower's art "simple and earnest"? | Wendy Beckett | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of s... |
57324575e99e3014001e660a | What was Eisenhower's favorite film? | Angels in the Outfield | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAngels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his \"favorite indoor sport,\" i... |
57324575e99e3014001e660b | Who was Eisenhower's favorite author? | Zane Grey | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAngels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his \"favorite indoor sport,\" i... |
57324575e99e3014001e660c | What genre did Zane Grey write in? | Western | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAngels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his \"favorite indoor sport,\" i... |
57324575e99e3014001e660d | Where did Eisenhower learn to play poker? | Abilene | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAngels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his \"favorite indoor sport,\" i... |
57324575e99e3014001e660e | At West Point, what game did Eisenhower play six nights a week for five months? | contract bridge | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAngels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his \"favorite indoor sport,\" i... |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68b9 | What military installation was Eisenhower assigned to when the United States entered the First World War? | Ft. Leavenworth | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWhen the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin... |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68ba | What unit did Eisenhower serve with at Camp Meade? | 65th Engineers | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWhen the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin... |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68bb | To what rank was Eisenhower brevetted after being transferred to the tank corps? | Lieutenant Colonel | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWhen the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin... |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68bc | What famous military event occurred at the site of Camp Colt? | Pickett's Charge | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWhen the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin... |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68bd | In what state was Camp Meade located? | Maryland | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWhen the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin... |
57324630e99e3014001e661e | How long before Eisenhower was to be transferred to France did World War I end? | week | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce again his spirits were raised when the unit under his command received orders overseas to France. This time his wishes were thwarted when the armistice was signed, just a week before departure. Completely missing out on the warfront left him depressed and bitter for a time, despite bei... |
57324630e99e3014001e661f | What decoration did Eisenhower receive as a result of his First World War service? | Distinguished Service Medal | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce again his spirits were raised when the unit under his command received orders overseas to France. This time his wishes were thwarted when the armistice was signed, just a week before departure. Completely missing out on the warfront left him depressed and bitter for a time, despite bei... |
57324630e99e3014001e6620 | What notable Second World War commander disparaged Eisenhower for his lack of combat experience? | Montgomery | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce again his spirits were raised when the unit under his command received orders overseas to France. This time his wishes were thwarted when the armistice was signed, just a week before departure. Completely missing out on the warfront left him depressed and bitter for a time, despite bei... |
573246afb9d445190005e985 | What was Eisenhower's Camp Meade unit equipped with? | tanks | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHe assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with Geo... |
573246afb9d445190005e986 | When did Eisenhower leave Camp Meade? | 1922 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHe assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with Geo... |
573246afb9d445190005e987 | Along with Patton, who was a notable interwar tank leader? | Sereno E. Brett | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHe assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with Geo... |
573246afb9d445190005e988 | What was the traditional doctrine on the use of tanks? | supportive role for the infantry | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHe assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with Geo... |
573246afb9d445190005e989 | What happened when Eisenhower was threatened with a court martial for his support for offensive tank tactics? | he relented | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHe assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with Geo... |
57324714b9d445190005e98f | What role did Eisenhower serve under Fox Conner? | executive officer | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrom 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he... |
57324714b9d445190005e990 | Where did Eisenhower serve under Conner? | Panama Canal Zone | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrom 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he... |
57324714b9d445190005e991 | What notable military treatise was authored by von Clausewitz? | On War | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrom 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he... |
57324714b9d445190005e992 | During what period did Eisenhower attend the Command and General Staff College? | 1925–26 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrom 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he... |
57324714b9d445190005e993 | How many people were in Eisenhower's class at the Command and General Staff College? | 245 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrom 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he... |
57324760e17f3d14004227c5 | Who was the head of the American Battle Monuments Commission during this period? | Pershing | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDuring the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with... |
57324760e17f3d14004227c6 | During the 1920s, for what federal department did Milton Eisenhower work? | Agriculture | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDuring the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with... |
57324760e17f3d14004227c7 | In what year did Eisenhower graduate from the Army War College? | 1928 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDuring the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with... |
57324760e17f3d14004227c8 | What was the office held by George Mosely? | Assistant Secretary of War | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDuring the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with... |
57324760e17f3d14004227c9 | What was Eisenhower's rank in 1933? | Major | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDuring the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with... |
573247b6b9d445190005e999 | What event made war planning difficult in this period? | Great Depression | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. A... |
573247b6b9d445190005e99a | What position was held by General MacArthur at this point in time? | Army Chief of Staff | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. A... |
573247b6b9d445190005e99b | What encampment was attacked in 1932 by soldiers including Eisenhower? | Bonus March | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. A... |
573247b6b9d445190005e99c | What sort of people did the Bonus March consist of? | veterans | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHis primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. A... |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a1 | What rank was Eisenhower promoted to in 1936? | lieutenant colonel | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHistorians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagre... |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a2 | What license did Eisenhower receive in 1939? | pilot's | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHistorians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagre... |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a3 | Who was president of the Philippines circa 1939? | Manuel L. Quezon | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHistorians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagre... |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a4 | What is the current name of the capital city that was under construction in the Philippines in 1939? | Quezon City | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHistorians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagre... |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a5 | How did Eisenhower respond to the offer to become a Philippine police chief? | declined | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nHistorians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagre... |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68eb | What unit did Eisenhower serve with upon his return to the United States? | 15th Infantry | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major Gen... |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ec | At what military installation was the 15th Infantry based? | Fort Lewis | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major Gen... |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ed | In the spring of 1941, who commanded IX Corps? | Kenyon Joyce | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major Gen... |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ee | In what city was the 3rd Army based in June of 1941? | San Antonio | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major Gen... |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ef | What event contributed to Eisenhower receiving a promotion to brigadier general? | Louisiana Maneuvers | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major Gen... |
57324911b9d445190005e9ab | To what body was Eisenhower assigned after Pearl Harbor was attacked? | General Staff in | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chie... |
57324911b9d445190005e9ac | Who headed the WPD before Eisenhower? | Leonard T. Gerow | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chie... |
57324911b9d445190005e9ad | What body replaced the War Plans Division? | Operations Division | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chie... |
57324911b9d445190005e9ae | What was Eisenhower's title in the Operations Division? | Assistant Chief of Staff | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chie... |
57324911b9d445190005e9af | Who was the Chief of Staff who promoted Eisenhower? | George C. Marshall | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chie... |
57324966b9d445190005e9b5 | As of May 1942, who commanded the Army Air Forces? | Henry H. Arnold | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAt the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, statin... |
57324966b9d445190005e9b6 | To what city did Eisenhower travel to May 1942? | London | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAt the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, statin... |
57324966b9d445190005e9b7 | Who commanded the English theater in May 1942? | James E. Chaney | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAt the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, statin... |
57324966b9d445190005e9b8 | What appointment did Eisenhower receive on June 23, 1942? | Commanding General, European Theater of Operations | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAt the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, statin... |
57324966b9d445190005e9b9 | To what rank was Eisenhower promoted on July 7, 1942? | lieutenant general | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAt the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, statin... |
573249b1b9d445190005e9bf | What appointment did Eisenhower receive in November of 1942? | Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word \"expeditionary\" was dropped soon after his appoi... |
573249b1b9d445190005e9c0 | What was the code name of the North African campaign? | Operation Torch | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word \"expeditionary\" was dropped soon after his appoi... |
573249b1b9d445190005e9c1 | At what location was the North African campaign planned? | Rock of Gibraltar | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word \"expeditionary\" was dropped soon after his appoi... |
573249b1b9d445190005e9c2 | How many years before Eisenhower's command had a non-Briton commanded Gibraltar? | 200 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word \"expeditionary\" was dropped soon after his appoi... |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e1 | What geographic area was the primary objective of Eisenhower? | Tunisia | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrench cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a \"preposterous situation\" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to... |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e2 | Who initially served as High Commissioner of North Africa? | François Darlan | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrench cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a \"preposterous situation\" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to... |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e3 | Who killed François Darlan? | Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrench cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a \"preposterous situation\" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to... |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e4 | Who served as High Commissioner of North Africa after Darlan's death? | Henri Giraud | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrench cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a \"preposterous situation\" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to... |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e5 | On what day did Darlan die? | December 24 | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFrench cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a \"preposterous situation\" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to... |
57324af4b9d445190005e9c7 | What was Rommel's rank? | Generalfeldmarschall | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOperation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle pl... |
57324af4b9d445190005e9c8 | Who commanded II Corps before being removed by Eisenhower? | Lloyd Fredendall | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOperation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle pl... |
57324af4b9d445190005e9c9 | Who commanded the UK's Eighth Army? | Bernard Montgomery | [
"Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOperation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle pl... |
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