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Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
The religion's failure to report abuse allegations to authorities has also been criticized. The Watch Tower Society's policy is that elders inform authorities when required by law to do so, but otherwise leave that action up to the victim and his or her family. The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Respons...
What has the Jehovah's Witnesses failure to report to authorities been criticized?
{ "text": [ "abuse allegations" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
57326693b9d445190005eae6
Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
The religion's failure to report abuse allegations to authorities has also been criticized. The Watch Tower Society's policy is that elders inform authorities when required by law to do so, but otherwise leave that action up to the victim and his or her family. The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Respons...
Of the 1006 alleged perpetrators of child sexual abuse identified by Jehovah's Witnesses within their organization since 1950, how many were reported to secular authorities?
{ "text": [ "not one" ], "answer_start": [ 484 ] }
57326693b9d445190005eae7
Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
The religion's failure to report abuse allegations to authorities has also been criticized. The Watch Tower Society's policy is that elders inform authorities when required by law to do so, but otherwise leave that action up to the victim and his or her family. The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Respons...
Why are the Jehovah's Witnesses reluctant to alert authorities to abuse?
{ "text": [ "to protect its \"crime-free\" reputation" ], "answer_start": [ 881 ] }
57326693b9d445190005eae8
Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
The religion's failure to report abuse allegations to authorities has also been criticized. The Watch Tower Society's policy is that elders inform authorities when required by law to do so, but otherwise leave that action up to the victim and his or her family. The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Respons...
What have courts in both the UK and the US found the Watch Tower Society to have been for failing to protect children from sexual predators within the congregation?
{ "text": [ "negligent" ], "answer_start": [ 1032 ] }
57326693b9d445190005eae9
Jehovah%27s_Witnesses
The religion's failure to report abuse allegations to authorities has also been criticized. The Watch Tower Society's policy is that elders inform authorities when required by law to do so, but otherwise leave that action up to the victim and his or her family. The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Respons...
How much has the Society reportedly paid to settle lawsuits without admitting any wrongdoing?
{ "text": [ "as much as $780,000 to one plaintiff" ], "answer_start": [ 1213 ] }
573241140fdd8d15006c688d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənˌhaʊ.ər/ EYE-zən-HOW-ər; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of...
What was Eisenhower's nickname?
{ "text": [ "Ike" ], "answer_start": [ 14 ] }
573241140fdd8d15006c688e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənˌhaʊ.ər/ EYE-zən-HOW-ər; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of...
What was the middle name of Dwight Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "David" ], "answer_start": [ 7 ] }
573241140fdd8d15006c688f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənˌhaʊ.ər/ EYE-zən-HOW-ər; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of...
In what year did Eisenhower's presidency begin?
{ "text": [ "1953" ], "answer_start": [ 196 ] }
573241140fdd8d15006c6890
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənˌhaʊ.ər/ EYE-zən-HOW-ər; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of...
During the Second World War, what was the highest position (not rank) Eisenhower achieved?
{ "text": [ "Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe" ], "answer_start": [ 300 ] }
573241140fdd8d15006c6891
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənˌhaʊ.ər/ EYE-zən-HOW-ər; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of...
What was the name of the North African invasion Eisenhower oversaw?
{ "text": [ "Operation Torch" ], "answer_start": [ 430 ] }
57324172b9d445190005e927
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's main goals in office were to keep pressure on the Soviet Union and reduce federal deficits. In the first year of his presidency, he threatened the use of nuclear weapons in an effort to conclude the Korean War; his New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing...
Along with reducing the federal deficit, what was Eisenhower's main policy priority as president?
{ "text": [ "keep pressure on the Soviet Union" ], "answer_start": [ 42 ] }
57324172b9d445190005e928
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's main goals in office were to keep pressure on the Soviet Union and reduce federal deficits. In the first year of his presidency, he threatened the use of nuclear weapons in an effort to conclude the Korean War; his New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing...
What did Eisenhower threaten to use to end the Korean War?
{ "text": [ "nuclear weapons" ], "answer_start": [ 167 ] }
57324172b9d445190005e929
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's main goals in office were to keep pressure on the Soviet Union and reduce federal deficits. In the first year of his presidency, he threatened the use of nuclear weapons in an effort to conclude the Korean War; his New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing...
Along with Guatemala, what country's government did Eisenhower order overthrown?
{ "text": [ "Iran" ], "answer_start": [ 383 ] }
57324172b9d445190005e92a
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's main goals in office were to keep pressure on the Soviet Union and reduce federal deficits. In the first year of his presidency, he threatened the use of nuclear weapons in an effort to conclude the Korean War; his New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing...
What country did Eisenhower neglect to assist in their military action in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "France" ], "answer_start": [ 448 ] }
57324172b9d445190005e92b
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's main goals in office were to keep pressure on the Soviet Union and reduce federal deficits. In the first year of his presidency, he threatened the use of nuclear weapons in an effort to conclude the Korean War; his New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing...
In what year was the Formosa Resolution passed?
{ "text": [ "1955" ], "answer_start": [ 570 ] }
573241c2b9d445190005e931
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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. He also condemned the Soviet ...
In what year did the Soviets launch humanity's first artificial satellite?
{ "text": [ "1957" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
573241c2b9d445190005e932
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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. He also condemned the Soviet ...
What organization did Eisenhower support after the Soviets launched the first artificial satellite?
{ "text": [ "NASA" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
573241c2b9d445190005e933
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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. He also condemned the Soviet ...
Along with Israel, what countries' armies invaded Egypt in 1956?
{ "text": [ "British and French" ], "answer_start": [ 224 ] }
573241c2b9d445190005e934
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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. He also condemned the Soviet ...
Where did Eisenhower send 15,000 military personnel in 1958?
{ "text": [ "Lebanon" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
573241c2b9d445190005e935
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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. He also condemned the Soviet ...
On what date did Eisenhower deliver his presidential farewell address?
{ "text": [ "January 17, 1961" ], "answer_start": [ 656 ] }
573242c2e99e3014001e65e2
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 continued New Deal agencies and e...
Why political movement was named for Joseph McCarthy?
{ "text": [ "McCarthyism" ], "answer_start": [ 89 ] }
573242c2e99e3014001e65e3
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 continued New Deal agencies and e...
What political theory did Eisenhower use to oppose McCarthy?
{ "text": [ "executive privilege" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }
573242c2e99e3014001e65e4
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 continued New Deal agencies and e...
Who served as Eisenhower's vice president?
{ "text": [ "Nixon" ], "answer_start": [ 245 ] }
573242c2e99e3014001e65e5
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 continued New Deal agencies and e...
What sort of conservative was Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "moderate" ], "answer_start": [ 261 ] }
573242c2e99e3014001e65e6
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 continued New Deal agencies and e...
What does DARPA stand for?
{ "text": [ "Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency" ], "answer_start": [ 397 ] }
57324359b9d445190005e945
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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 River Brethren sect of the Menno...
What book did Eisenhower's parents read every day?
{ "text": [ "Bible" ], "answer_start": [ 81 ] }
57324359b9d445190005e946
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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 River Brethren sect of the Menno...
What Mennonite sect did Eisenhower's mother initially belong to?
{ "text": [ "River Brethren" ], "answer_start": [ 288 ] }
57324359b9d445190005e947
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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 River Brethren sect of the Menno...
What is another name for the International Bible Students Association?
{ "text": [ "Jehovah's Witnesses" ], "answer_start": [ 395 ] }
57324359b9d445190005e948
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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 River Brethren sect of the Menno...
What university did Eisenhower attend?
{ "text": [ "West Point" ], "answer_start": [ 582 ] }
57324359b9d445190005e949
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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 River Brethren sect of the Menno...
What church did Eisenhower join in 1953?
{ "text": [ "Presbyterian" ], "answer_start": [ 863 ] }
573243d0e99e3014001e65ec
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 to allow it, and miraculously ...
In what year did Eisenhower graduate from high school?
{ "text": [ "1909" ], "answer_start": [ 72 ] }
573243d0e99e3014001e65ed
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 to allow it, and miraculously ...
What high school did Eisenhower go to?
{ "text": [ "Abilene" ], "answer_start": [ 20 ] }
573243d0e99e3014001e65ee
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 to allow it, and miraculously ...
What was the name of Eisenhower's brother?
{ "text": [ "Edgar" ], "answer_start": [ 389 ] }
573243d0e99e3014001e65ef
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 to allow it, and miraculously ...
In what year of high school did Eisenhower suffer a groin infection?
{ "text": [ "freshman" ], "answer_start": [ 83 ] }
573243d0e99e3014001e65f0
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 to allow it, and miraculously ...
What high school year did Eisenhower have to repeat?
{ "text": [ "freshman" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
5732442ab9d445190005e953
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Edgar 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 to the school, since no tuitio...
Where did Eisenhower work during his brother's first year of college?
{ "text": [ "Belle Springs Creamery" ], "answer_start": [ 90 ] }
5732442ab9d445190005e954
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Edgar 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 to the school, since no tuitio...
What was Eisenhower's job title during the first year his brother went to college?
{ "text": [ "night supervisor" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
5732442ab9d445190005e955
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Edgar 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 to the school, since no tuitio...
Who was Eisenhower's senator?
{ "text": [ "Joseph L. Bristow" ], "answer_start": [ 429 ] }
5732442ab9d445190005e956
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Edgar 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 to the school, since no tuitio...
Why couldn't Eisenhower attend Annapolis?
{ "text": [ "beyond the age limit" ], "answer_start": [ 529 ] }
5732442ab9d445190005e957
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Edgar 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 to the school, since no tuitio...
In what year did Eisenhower matriculate to West Point?
{ "text": [ "1911" ], "answer_start": [ 622 ] }
57324479e99e3014001e65f6
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 served in the United States Ar...
What was Doud Eisenhower's nickname?
{ "text": [ "Icky" ], "answer_start": [ 43 ] }
57324479e99e3014001e65f7
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 served in the United States Ar...
What killed Icky Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "scarlet fever" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
57324479e99e3014001e65f8
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 served in the United States Ar...
In what city was John Eisenhower born?
{ "text": [ "Denver" ], "answer_start": [ 268 ] }
57324479e99e3014001e65f9
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 served in the United States Ar...
What was John Eisenhower's final rank in the military?
{ "text": [ "brigadier general" ], "answer_start": [ 337 ] }
57324479e99e3014001e65fa
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 served in the United States Ar...
David Eisenhower married the child of what US President?
{ "text": [ "Nixon" ], "answer_start": [ 694 ] }
573244c1e17f3d140042279f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 black so he could see them bett...
What sport did Eisenhower notably enjoy?
{ "text": [ "golf" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
573244c1e17f3d14004227a0
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 black so he could see them bett...
What color were Eisenhower's winter golf balls?
{ "text": [ "black" ], "answer_start": [ 289 ] }
573244c1e17f3d14004227a1
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 black so he could see them bett...
Who was the Chairman of Augusta National and friend to Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "Clifford Roberts" ], "answer_start": [ 472 ] }
573244c1e17f3d14004227a2
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 black so he could see them bett...
What was Clifford Roberts by profession?
{ "text": [ "investment broker" ], "answer_start": [ 568 ] }
573244c1e17f3d14004227a3
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 black so he could see them bett...
When did Eisenhower join Augusta National?
{ "text": [ "1948" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
5732452ee99e3014001e6600
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 subjects such as Mamie, their ...
What was Eisenhower's favorite hobby other than golfing?
{ "text": [ "oil painting" ], "answer_start": [ 12 ] }
5732452ee99e3014001e6601
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 subjects such as Mamie, their ...
Who notably painted a picture of Mamie Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "Thomas E. Stephens" ], "answer_start": [ 126 ] }
5732452ee99e3014001e6602
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 subjects such as Mamie, their ...
What was the main type of oil painting painted by Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "landscapes" ], "answer_start": [ 257 ] }
5732452ee99e3014001e6603
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 subjects such as Mamie, their ...
What car did Eisenhower compare modern art to?
{ "text": [ "Tin Lizzie" ], "answer_start": [ 671 ] }
5732452ee99e3014001e6604
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 subjects such as Mamie, their ...
Who called Eisenhower's art "simple and earnest"?
{ "text": [ "Wendy Beckett" ], "answer_start": [ 395 ] }
57324575e99e3014001e660a
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Angels 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," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ...
What was Eisenhower's favorite film?
{ "text": [ "Angels in the Outfield" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
57324575e99e3014001e660b
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Angels 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," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ...
Who was Eisenhower's favorite author?
{ "text": [ "Zane Grey" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
57324575e99e3014001e660c
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Angels 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," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ...
What genre did Zane Grey write in?
{ "text": [ "Western" ], "answer_start": [ 110 ] }
57324575e99e3014001e660d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Angels 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," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ...
Where did Eisenhower learn to play poker?
{ "text": [ "Abilene" ], "answer_start": [ 291 ] }
57324575e99e3014001e660e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Angels 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," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ...
At West Point, what game did Eisenhower play six nights a week for five months?
{ "text": [ "contract bridge" ], "answer_start": [ 511 ] }
573245e60fdd8d15006c68b9
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
When 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 he received orders for the n...
What military installation was Eisenhower assigned to when the United States entered the First World War?
{ "text": [ "Ft. Leavenworth" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
When 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 he received orders for the n...
What unit did Eisenhower serve with at Camp Meade?
{ "text": [ "65th Engineers" ], "answer_start": [ 220 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
When 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 he received orders for the n...
To what rank was Eisenhower brevetted after being transferred to the tank corps?
{ "text": [ "Lieutenant Colonel" ], "answer_start": [ 367 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
When 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 he received orders for the n...
What famous military event occurred at the site of Camp Colt?
{ "text": [ "Pickett's Charge" ], "answer_start": [ 503 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
When 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 he received orders for the n...
In what state was Camp Meade located?
{ "text": [ "Maryland" ], "answer_start": [ 202 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once 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 being given the Distinguished Se...
How long before Eisenhower was to be transferred to France did World War I end?
{ "text": [ "week" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once 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 being given the Distinguished Se...
What decoration did Eisenhower receive as a result of his First World War service?
{ "text": [ "Distinguished Service Medal" ], "answer_start": [ 304 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once 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 being given the Distinguished Se...
What notable Second World War commander disparaged Eisenhower for his lack of combat experience?
{ "text": [ "Montgomery" ], "answer_start": [ 462 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
He 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 George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret...
What was Eisenhower's Camp Meade unit equipped with?
{ "text": [ "tanks" ], "answer_start": [ 75 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
He 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 George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret...
When did Eisenhower leave Camp Meade?
{ "text": [ "1922" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
He 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 George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret...
Along with Patton, who was a notable interwar tank leader?
{ "text": [ "Sereno E. Brett" ], "answer_start": [ 306 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
He 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 George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret...
What was the traditional doctrine on the use of tanks?
{ "text": [ "supportive role for the infantry" ], "answer_start": [ 556 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
He 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 George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret...
What happened when Eisenhower was threatened with a court martial for his support for offensive tank tactics?
{ "text": [ "he relented" ], "answer_start": [ 716 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
From 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 studied military history and...
What role did Eisenhower serve under Fox Conner?
{ "text": [ "executive officer" ], "answer_start": [ 156 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
From 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 studied military history and...
Where did Eisenhower serve under Conner?
{ "text": [ "Panama Canal Zone" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
From 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 studied military history and...
What notable military treatise was authored by von Clausewitz?
{ "text": [ "On War" ], "answer_start": [ 361 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
From 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 studied military history and...
During what period did Eisenhower attend the Command and General Staff College?
{ "text": [ "1925–26" ], "answer_start": [ 653 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
From 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 studied military history and...
How many people were in Eisenhower's class at the Command and General Staff College?
{ "text": [ "245" ], "answer_start": [ 779 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
During 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 the help of his brother Milt...
Who was the head of the American Battle Monuments Commission during this period?
{ "text": [ "Pershing" ], "answer_start": [ 273 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
During 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 the help of his brother Milt...
During the 1920s, for what federal department did Milton Eisenhower work?
{ "text": [ "Agriculture" ], "answer_start": [ 360 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
During 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 the help of his brother Milt...
In what year did Eisenhower graduate from the Army War College?
{ "text": [ "1928" ], "answer_start": [ 502 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
During 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 the help of his brother Milt...
What was the office held by George Mosely?
{ "text": [ "Assistant Secretary of War" ], "answer_start": [ 615 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
During 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 the help of his brother Milt...
What was Eisenhower's rank in 1933?
{ "text": [ "Major" ], "answer_start": [ 671 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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. Although he was against the ac...
What event made war planning difficult in this period?
{ "text": [ "Great Depression" ], "answer_start": [ 96 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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. Although he was against the ac...
What position was held by General MacArthur at this point in time?
{ "text": [ "Army Chief of Staff" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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. Although he was against the ac...
What encampment was attacked in 1932 by soldiers including Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "Bonus March" ], "answer_start": [ 247 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
His 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. Although he was against the ac...
What sort of people did the Bonus March consist of?
{ "text": [ "veterans" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Historians 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 disagreements with MacArthur, and th...
What rank was Eisenhower promoted to in 1936?
{ "text": [ "lieutenant colonel" ], "answer_start": [ 493 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Historians 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 disagreements with MacArthur, and th...
What license did Eisenhower receive in 1939?
{ "text": [ "pilot's" ], "answer_start": [ 620 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Historians 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 disagreements with MacArthur, and th...
Who was president of the Philippines circa 1939?
{ "text": [ "Manuel L. Quezon" ], "answer_start": [ 783 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Historians 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 disagreements with MacArthur, and th...
What is the current name of the capital city that was under construction in the Philippines in 1939?
{ "text": [ "Quezon City" ], "answer_start": [ 905 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Historians 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 disagreements with MacArthur, and th...
How did Eisenhower respond to the offer to become a Philippine police chief?
{ "text": [ "declined" ], "answer_start": [ 925 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19...
What unit did Eisenhower serve with upon his return to the United States?
{ "text": [ "15th Infantry" ], "answer_start": [ 131 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19...
At what military installation was the 15th Infantry based?
{ "text": [ "Fort Lewis" ], "answer_start": [ 148 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19...
In the spring of 1941, who commanded IX Corps?
{ "text": [ "Kenyon Joyce" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19...
In what city was the 3rd Army based in June of 1941?
{ "text": [ "San Antonio" ], "answer_start": [ 433 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19...
What event contributed to Eisenhower receiving a promotion to brigadier general?
{ "text": [ "Louisiana Maneuvers" ], "answer_start": [ 493 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)...
To what body was Eisenhower assigned after Pearl Harbor was attacked?
{ "text": [ "General Staff in" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)...
Who headed the WPD before Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "Leonard T. Gerow" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
After 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 Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)...
What body replaced the War Plans Division?
{ "text": [ "Operations Division" ], "answer_start": [ 478 ] }