Eddie Rickenbacker's old squadron flies in his honor at 1930 ceremony awarding him the Congressional Medal of Honor in W

Eddie Rickenbacker's old squadron flies in his honor at 1930 ceremony awarding him the Congressional Medal of Honor in W

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Social Studies, History

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The transcript describes the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Rick by President Herbert Hoover, highlighting the significance of this honor. It reflects on Rick's past as a World War One ace and his emotional response as he watches his old squadron fly in his honor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the highest award for heroism that a country can bestow?

Nobel Peace Prize

Medal of Honor

Purple Heart

Presidential Medal of Freedom

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who awarded the Medal of Honor to Rick?

President Herbert Hoover

President Woodrow Wilson

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Calvin Coolidge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Rick's role during World War One?

Tank Commander

Navy Admiral

Ace Pilot

Infantryman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Rick do as he watched his old squadron fly?

He took photographs

He cheered loudly

He sighed nostalgically

He saluted them

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In whose honor did the squadron take to the air?

The President's

The squadron leader's

The country's

Rick's

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