Welcome Mercy Ship, Food For French Children, Byrd's Men Home from South Pole

Welcome Mercy Ship, Food For French Children, Byrd's Men Home from South Pole

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The video covers two main events: the welcoming of Admiral Leahy and the US Ambassador by French children, highlighting the plight of undernourished children, and the return of the North Star from the Bird Antarctic Expedition, which was cut short due to lack of funding. The expedition included polar adventurers and canine veterans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was warmly welcomed by French children during the ceremony?

Admiral Leahy and his wife

The President of the United States

The French Prime Minister

A group of American tourists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did American sailors report seeing after the welcoming ceremonies?

Heartbreaking scenes of undernourished children

A parade of military vehicles

A festival with fireworks

A protest against the expedition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Bird Antarctic Expedition cut short?

Due to harsh weather conditions

Because of a lack of new funds from Congress

Because the ship was damaged

Due to health issues among the crew

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who welcomed the 36 polar adventurers upon their return?

The President of the United States

The Mayor of New York

The Admiral himself

A group of scientists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique passengers were aboard the North Star on its return?

A group of penguins

A collection of rare artifacts

A team of international journalists

Canine polar veterans and new little faces