City of Los Angeles honors retired US Army General Douglas MacArthur on his 75th birthday

City of Los Angeles honors retired US Army General Douglas MacArthur on his 75th birthday

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the 75th birthday celebration of General Douglas MacArthur in Los Angeles, where a statue is unveiled by Mrs. MacArthur. MacArthur acknowledges the statue as a reflection of his comrades' grandeur and emphasizes the memorial's significance in commemorating an epoch, armed force, nation, and ideal. He expresses pride in being chosen as a symbol of a collective struggle and victory, paying tribute to his fellow soldiers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was being celebrated in Los Angeles for Douglas MacArthur?

His retirement from the military

The unveiling of a new battleship

His 75th birthday

The end of World War II

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who unveiled the statue of Douglas MacArthur?

General MacArthur himself

The President of the United States

Mrs. MacArthur

A fellow soldier

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to MacArthur, what does the statue symbolize?

The achievements of his comrades

His personal victories

The power of the military

The end of an era

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does MacArthur say the memorial commemorates?

A political movement

A specific battle

An epoch

An individual

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does MacArthur feel about being chosen as a symbol?

Indifferent

Proud

Disappointed

Surprised