1948 TRIVIA

1. In 1948 which U.S. President signed Executive Order 9981 ending racial segregation in the U. S. Armed Forces?

__ a. Dwight Eisenhower __ b. Abraham Lincoln __ c. Thomas E. Dewey

__ d. Harry S. Truman

2. In 1948 how much was a loaf of bread?

__ a. 10 cents __ b. 15 cents __ c. 30 cents __ d. 50 cents

3. At the end of 1948 how many television sets were in the U.S.? __ a. 1 million __ b. 2 million __ c. 5 million __ d. 7 million

4. In 1948 who was the most popular Black vocalist?

__ a. Mahalia Jackson __ b. Ella Fitzgerald __ c. Nat King Cole__ d. Sammy Davis Jr.

5. In addition to Sharlyn, what famous actor was also born in 1948?

__ a. Ossie Davis__ b. Samuel L. Jackson __ c. Lou Gossett Jr.__ d. Denzel Washington

6. In 1948 what was the cost of a new Cadillac Convertible Series 62?

__ a. $2,600 __ b. $3,400 __ c. $5,000 __ d. $6,500

7. In 1948 which black actor/actress received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress in the movie Pinky?

__ a. Dorothy Dandridge __ b. Ethel Waters__ c. Sidney Poitier__ d. Juanita Moore

8. In the 1948 Olympics which individual became the ﬁrst black female to win a gold medal in the high jump?

__ a. Wilma Rudolph__ b. Althea Gibson__ c. Alice Marie Coachman Davis

__ d. Florence Grifﬁth Joyner

9. The population of Calvert County is currently 94,000 people. What was it in 1948?

__ a. 34,200 __ b. 50,500 __ c. 12,100 __ d. 8,700

10. Through 1948 which NFL team had won the most championships?

__ a. Chicago Bears__ b. Dallas Cowboys__ c. Washington Commanders

__ d. Green Bay Packers