People Trivia

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He was born in New York City in 1858, graduated from Harvard University, published over 2,000 works on history, politics, and travels, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and served as President of the United States. Who was he?

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This man was one of the most influential black leaders of the 1920's. He rejected integration, rather advocating a "back to Africa" movement. He published the newspaper Negro World. He was jailed in 1925 for misusing funds. What was his name?

11

Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong was born July 4, 1900 in what city?

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Which person, in 1900, published a book called, "The Interpretation of Dreams" ?

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In 1988, an international panel concluded that what former President of Austria had covered-up his World War II Nazi history?

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Which talented young man was not only a Major League Soccer player on the Los Angeles Galaxy, but also a star of the popular TV show Melrose Place?

10

Who was the first female Justice on the US Supreme Court?

4

What is the name of the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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This American writer wrote poetry, short stories, and novels, and is considered the father of the modern detective story. He died in 1849 at the age of 40 of alcoholism. Who is he?

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Who was Madonna married to from 1985-1989?

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The fans of which radio and television talk-show host call themselves "dittoheads" to signify their agreement with his conservative opinions?

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Born May 29,1903 in England with the name Leslie Townes Hope, his friends in school called him Les Hope or Hopeless, so he changed his first name to what?

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In 1905, this woman opened her own architecture office in San Francisco. One year later, after the earthquake and fire of 1906, the interior of the Fairmont Hotel was rebuilt by her. Who was she?

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Which person, in the 1960's, accused the automobile industry of producing dangerous cars, when he wrote the book Unsafe at Any Speed ?

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Born in 1927, this American writer is well known for participating in various sports with professional athletes and writing about his experiences. Who is he?