Crime(s) of the 20th Century

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1. The 'true' crime of the century - because of its importance to U.S. (and international) history - was the assassination of President John Kennedy. Which of these politicians served on the Warren Commission? Gerald Ford Walter Mondale Hubert Humphrey Jimmy Carter

2. Earlier, the 'crime of the century' was the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. How did Bruno Hauptmann allegedly get into the Lindbergh house? Through the chimney Through an open door Through the garage Through a window in the house

3. The treasonous crime allegedly committed by the Rosenbergs was also labeled 'the crime of the century'. David Greenglass was the key witness. What happened to him? He was executed He was tried and found not guilty He was pardoned and did not serve any time in prison He served time in prison

4. Some have called the O.J. Simpson killings 'the crime of the century'. Who of the following was a witness at the (criminal) trial? Emanuel Bloch Clay Shaw Ron Shipp Isidore Fish

5. Which of these crimes was NOT a twentieth century crime? Leopold and Loeb 'Thrill Killing' Lizzie Borden Murders Assassination of William McKinley Assassination of Huey Long

6. Mary Jo Kopechne was involved in which of the following? Chappaquiddick incident Killing of Martin Luther King Sharon Tate murders Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

7. Marilyn Monroe's death - possibly a murder (or an accident, or a suicide)- surprised many people. The alleged disappearance of what piece of 'evidence' supports the 'conspiracy' theory? A house key An appointment book A diary A calendar

8. The assassination of RFK was a huge story. Where did it happen? California Massachusetts New York Washington D.C.

9. Watergate hasn't been called the 'crime of the century', but it had quite an impact. Nixon tried to thwart the judicial process by suggesting that one individual alone should listen to the tapes. Who was that man? John Connally John Stennis George Wallace Strom Thurmond

10. There's no doubt that the 'crime of the (nineteenth) century' (in terms of American History) was the assassination of Lincoln. He was watching 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre. Which of the following accurately describes that play? Comedy, starring Laura Keene Drama, starring Elizabeth Poe Musical, starring Jenny Lind Historical, starring Rose Cheramie