Cordell Hull

Who were the famous Tennesseans who contributed to the efforts of World War II?

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Select which phrases describe Cordell Hull.

• famous for planning what became the United Nations after World War II

• lived in Carthage for a time.

• famous for shooting skills as soldier in World War I

• won the Nobel Peace Prize

• won the congressional medal of honor

What role did Cordell Hull play in the formation of the United Nations?

• He was a key planner and advocate for its creation

• He opposed its formation

• He was the first Secretary-General

• He was a delegate from the Soviet Union

In which year did Cordell Hull win the Nobel Peace Prize?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1944

• 1943

Which U.S. state was Cordell Hull from?

• Tennessee

• Kentucky

• Virginia

• North Carolina

What position did Cordell Hull hold in the U.S. government during World War II?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

• Vice President

• Secretary of the Treasury

Cordell Hull is often referred to as the 'Father of the United Nations.' Why?

• He drafted the UN Charter

• He proposed the idea of the UN

• He led the first UN meeting

• He was the first UN ambassador

Which President did Cordell Hull serve under as Secretary of State?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Herbert Hoover

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was Cordell Hull's contribution to international trade?

• He promoted the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act

• He established the World Trade Organization

• He created the North American Free Trade Agreement

• He opposed international trade

Cordell Hull served as a U.S. Congressman before becoming Secretary of State. From which state did he serve?

• Tennessee

• California

• New York

• Texas