Are there any father and son Medal of Honor Recipients

Are there any father and son Medal of Honor Recipients

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses two father-son pairs in American history who received the Medal of Honor. Arthur MacArthur earned his during the Civil War for his bravery in Tennessee, while his son, Douglas MacArthur, was honored for defending the Philippines in World War II. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. received his Medal of Honor for his leadership during the Normandy invasion in World War II. His father, Theodore Roosevelt, was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his role in the Spanish-American War at San Juan Hill.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the young lieutenant who received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War?

Douglas MacArthur

Arthur MacArthur

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Theodore Roosevelt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For what action did Douglas MacArthur receive the Medal of Honor in 1942?

Leading a charge up San Juan Hill

Planting a flag on Confederate works

Defending the Philippines

Securing the beaches at Normandy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Theodore Roosevelt Jr.'s notable action during the invasion of Normandy?

Defending the Philippines

Planting a flag on Confederate works

Securing the beaches despite landing at the wrong spot

Leading a charge up San Juan Hill

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Theodore Roosevelt receive his Medal of Honor?

During the Spanish-American War

During World War II

During the American Civil War

Posthumously, after his son's award

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war was associated with Theodore Roosevelt's Medal of Honor?

World War I

The American Civil War

World War II

The Spanish-American War