Ch. 23 & Ch. 24 Vocabulary

Audie Murphy

• WWII soldier from Texas who received every U.S. medal awarded for valor

• Famous American author known for his novels

• Renowned scientist who developed the theory of relativity

• Hollywood actor famous for his roles in the 1950s

Doris Miller

• an African American sailor recognized for heroism at Pearl Harbor

• a famous American author

• a renowned scientist in the field of physics

• a prominent civil rights activist

Dust Bowl

• A term for a type of agricultural practice

• A name given to states that were devastated by drought between 1935 and 1937

• A nickname for the Great Depression

• A region known for its fertile soil

Herbert Hoover

• president during the beginning of the Great Depression

• a famous inventor

• a leading general in World War II

• the first president of the United States

Centennial

• A celebration of a 50th anniversary

• A celebration of a 100th anniversary

• A celebration of a 75th anniversary

• A celebration of a 25th anniversary

Sam Reyburn

• A U.S congressman from Texas who helped pass legislation to prevent another stock market crash

• A famous actor known for his roles in action movies

• A renowned scientist who discovered a new element

• A historical figure who led a revolution in South America

Congressional Medal of Honor

• the nation's highest military decoration

• a type of military uniform

• a military training program

• a historical military battle

Chester Nimitz

• the admiral who commanded the Pacific fleet and turned back the Japanese navy in WWII

• a famous general in the European theater during WWII

• the president of the United States during WWII

• a naval officer known for his role in the Cold War