Navy Fleet Ships In The Hudson River

Navy Fleet Ships In The Hudson River

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The transcript describes a significant traffic jam along the historic Hudson River, caused by seven miles of warships at anchor and a large number of spectators and automobiles. It also mentions President Truman boarding the Missouri, a giant surrender ship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused one of the worst traffic jams in Westside history?

Seven miles of warships and spectators

A music festival

A parade of vintage cars

A marathon event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was the stretch of warships anchored on the Hudson?

5 miles

7 miles

10 miles

3 miles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river was the site of the historic event involving warships and spectators?

Ohio River

Potomac River

Hudson River

Mississippi River

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who arrived aboard the Missouri, the giant surrender ship?

President Truman

President Kennedy

President Roosevelt

President Eisenhower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Missouri referred to as in the transcript?

A cruise ship

A battleship

A surrender ship

A cargo ship