Press Gathers For Announcement From President Harry Truman And Secretary Jame Byrnes

Press Gathers For Announcement From President Harry Truman And Secretary Jame Byrnes

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Secretary Burns walks to the White House, where newsmen are summoned to witness a historic announcement. Cordell Hull is present, recalling the time when Japanese ambassadors waited during the Pearl Harbor attack. The president announces that Pearl Harbor has been avenged.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who walked alone to the White House?

The President

Secretary Burns

A Japanese Ambassador

Cordell Hull

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the newsmen's visit to the president's office?

To discuss economic policies

To witness a historic event

To report on a new law

To interview Cordell Hull

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present in the president's office during the announcement?

The Vice President

Cordell Hull

Secretary Burns

A Japanese Ambassador

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Japanese ambassadors wait during the Pearl Harbor attack?

In the White House

In Ho's office

In the Japanese Embassy

In the Pentagon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event was announced by the president?

The end of World War II

The signing of a peace treaty

The avenging of Pearl Harbor

A new trade agreement