Dedication of the new Overseas Press Club of America

Dedication of the new Overseas Press Club of America

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Journalism, History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video highlights the dedication of the Memorial Press Center in New York, home to the Overseas Press Club. It honors 82 journalists who died while reporting overseas. Notable figures like Governor-Elect Harriman and OPC President Bob Considine pay tribute, with President Eisenhower dedicating the center to the press corps, emphasizing their role in pursuing truth and freedom.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new name of the Overseas Press Club's home in New York?

The News Gathering Hub

The Press Freedom Center

The Memorial Press Center

The Journalist's Haven

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is one of the journalists mentioned on the heroes' roster?

Michael Johnson

John Doe

Damien Perret

Jane Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Damien Perret lose his life?

1945

1944

1943

1942

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who delivered a tribute to the press corps?

Governor-Elect Harriman

Bob Considine

President Eisenhower

A famous journalist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key to freedom according to the tribute?

Courage

Truth

Peace

Unity