A Slice in Time: 1940s History 2

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1. Which South African Field Marshal and member of Churchill's War Cabinet was the only person to sign the treaties that ended both WWI and WWII? Christian Barnard FW de Klerk PW Botha Jan Christiaan Smuts

2. This guitarist, singer and songwriter was born in Chiswick, West London on May 19, 1945. He is credited with composing the first "rock opera" and his guitar-smashing/wild leaping/"windmill" arm motion on-stage antics are the stuff of legend. Can you name this 1990 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Jimi Hendrix Pete Townshend Jimmy Page Eric Clapton

3. In 1942 German SS officer Reinhard Heydrich died from a massive infection caused by injuries sustained when a bomb was thrown into his car as he left his headquarters as the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia. In what city was "The Blonde Beast" killed? Vienna Brussels Oslo Prague

4. This song by Johnny Mercer from the movie "The Harvey Girls" was a Top Ten hit in 1945. Fill in the missing words of its title: "On the Atchison, Topeka and the _______." Orient Express Omaha B & O Santa Fe

5. What product has been credited with being "second only to guns" in saving soldiers' lives in World War II? Dry socks Latex condom Penicillin Camouflage uniforms

6. This designer launched "The New Look" in 1947 in which the spare looks imposed by the Great Depression and the boxy styles of WWII gave way to a rounded shoulder, wasp waist and calf-length full skirt. Who was this fashion innovator? Coco Chanel Christian Dior Yves St. Laurent Pierre Cardin

7. In 1948 Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicated. Who succeeded her? Princess Beatrix HRH Prince Ernst August Princess Juliana Crown Prince Haakon

8. On June 25,1945 members of 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter. In which city did this historic event take place? Washington, DC New York San Francisco Chicago

9. The XIV Olympics were held in 1948 for the first time since the outbreak of WWII in which city? (Hint: This city was also chosen to host the Games in 2012). Melbourne London Helsinki Rome

10. On September 11, 1941 this well known American delivered a speech that would forever tarnish his reputation. Stating that the US was being pressured into war by "the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt Administration" his comments were widely viewed as isolationist and anti-Semitic. Who was this? Joseph Kennedy Babe Ruth Rudolf Valentino Charles Lindbergh