US Army Produces Newspaper, The Yank

US Army Produces Newspaper, The Yank

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Journalism, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The Yank is a newspaper edited by the army for army men, with no newsstand sales. It features army facts, fiction, pictures, and comedy, primarily for entertainment. The editorial team consists of enlisted men, including Bill Richardson as managing editor. The newspaper follows America's new air force from New York to New Guinea and from Newfoundland to Samoa, wishing good luck to its readers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary audience for The Yank newspaper?

General public

Army men

Politicians

Students

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a feature of The Yank newspaper?

Fiction

Army facts

Comedy

Political news

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the managing editor of The Yank?

Tom Johnson

John Doe

Bill Richardson

Jane Smith

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the geographical scope of The Yanks' journey?

From Tokyo to Sydney

From London to Paris

From Moscow to Berlin

From New York to New Guinea

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message is conveyed to the readers at the end of the transcript?

Stay safe

Keep reading

Good luck

Stay informed