Banquet for returning Korean War veteran and former Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams at the Statler Hotel in Bosto

Ted Williams returns to Boston after serving as a marine pilot in the Korean War. A homecoming celebration includes a motorcade and a banquet at the Stacker Hotel, raising $150,000 for the Jimmy Fund Children's Cancer Research Foundation. Williams is honored with a service medal and a commemorative plaque, highlighting his contributions to a worthy cause.

What role did Ted Williams serve in during the Korean War?

• Air Force Navigator

• Marine Pilot

• Navy Sailor

• Army Infantry

Where was the welcome home banquet for Ted Williams held?

• Stacker Hotel

• Children's Medical Center

• Fenway Park

• Boston City Hall

How much money was raised for the Jimmy Fund during the banquet?

• $200,000

• $100,000

• $150,000

• $250,000

Who presented Ted Williams with the city's coming-in service medal?

• Joe Conin

• Dr. Farber

• Tom Yawkey

• Mayor John B. Hines

What was the significance of the plaque Ted Williams received?

• It marked his retirement from baseball

• It was a token of appreciation from Dr. Farber

• It commemorated his baseball achievements

• It was a gift from the Red Sox team