Pres. Dwight Eisenhower at baseball game between Washington Senators and Baltimore Orioles in Griffith Stadium in Washin

Pres. Dwight Eisenhower at baseball game between Washington Senators and Baltimore Orioles in Griffith Stadium in Washin

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History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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The video covers the start of the 1955 baseball season at Griffith Stadium, Washington, with the president attending as a guest of Clark Griffith, owner of the Senators. The first pitch is thrown, and the president signs a baseball, marking the official start of the season. The Senators face the Baltimore Orioles in front of 26,000 fans. The video highlights a thrilling rundown between bases and emphasizes the excitement of the season from April to October, encouraging fans to pick their pennant winners.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the special guest at the Griffith Stadium for the 1955 season opener?

The Vice President

The mayor of Washington

A famous baseball player

The nation's number one fan

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which team did the Senators play against in their opening game of the 1955 season?

Chicago White Sox

New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is highlighted as a thrilling part of the game during the Senators' match?

A triple play

A grand slam

A rundown between first and second

A home run

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe the excitement of the baseball season from April to October?

Baseball Bonanza

Diamond Warfare

Season Showdown

Field Frenzy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question is posed to the fans regarding the outcome of the season?

Who will win the World Series?

Which team will have the best pitcher?

Who will be the MVP?

What's your pick for the pennant winners?