Edward Rickenbacker's Return and Interview

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker recounts his survival story after being adrift on a rubber life raft in the Pacific for 21 days. With limited resources, including only four oranges, he and his companions relied on prayers and a miraculous eagle that provided food and bait. Rickenbacker reflects on the absurdity of complaints about wartime rationing, emphasizing the importance of resourcefulness. He proposes a radical idea to swap combat troops with factory workers to boost production, urging Americans to appreciate their resources and contribute to the war effort.

Who accompanied Captain Eddie Rickenbacker upon his return to Washington?

• His children and a military escort

• His parents and siblings

• His wife and the family of a fellow survivor

• A group of journalists

What did Captain Rickenbacker and his companions rely on for hope during their ordeal?

• A stash of hidden food

• Morning and evening prayers

• A radio for communication

• A map of the Pacific

How did a bird contribute to the survival of Captain Rickenbacker and his crew?

• It provided them with a map

• It led them to a nearby island

• It became a source of food and bait

• It alerted rescuers to their location

What does Captain Rickenbacker criticize about people's attitudes during wartime?

• Their lack of patriotism

• Their complaints about rationing

• Their eagerness to join the military

• Their support for the war effort

What radical idea does Captain Rickenbacker propose to improve wartime production?

• Increasing work hours for factory workers

• Building more factories

• Swapping combat troops with factory workers

• Importing more raw materials