How long were the 52 American hostages held in Teheran, Iran?
The 52 American hostages were held for 444 days, from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, the day Ronald Reagan was inaugurated president.
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What was the “Make-Believe Ballroom”?
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Who said, “We have met the enemy, and they are ours”?
Oliver Hazard Perry said, “We have met the enemy, and they are ours” at the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, during the War of 1812.
What are the executive departments represented in the president’s cabinet?
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For which King Louis was Louisiana named after?
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What did “ARVN” stand for in the Vietnam War?
“ARVN” stood for “The Army of the Republic of Viet Nam” in the Vietnam War, the army that South Vietnam fielded against North Vietnam.