Historical Quotes Trivia Questions
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Which Civil War general said that the name 'Stonewall' should be associated with the men of the brigade instead of himself?
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stonewall jackson
Who famously stated 'the only thing we have to fear is fear itself' during his inaugural address in 1933?
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franklin d. roosevelt
On January 14, 1963, which U.S. President said, 'The mere absence of war is not peace'?
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john f. kennedy
Who is the founder of Communism who remarked, 'last words are for fools who haven't said enough'?
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karl marx
What did Henry IV wish every peasant could have in their pot every Sunday?
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chicken
What did Georges Clemenceau describe as 'much too important a matter to be left to the generals'?
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war
Which country did Stevie Wonder refer to as 'the land with tears in her eyes' in reference to apartheid?
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south africa
Which city did Mark Twain refer to as 'That grand old benevolent national asylum for the helpless'?
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washington, d.c.
In early 1865, which U.S. President said, 'I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice'?
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abraham lincoln
On April 4, 1940, which dictator did Neville Chamberlain say had 'missed the bus'?
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adolf hitler
Which country was King Louis XII referring to when he said, 'Let George do it', in reference to Georges d'Amboise?
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france
In a 1910 toast by J.C. Bossidy, which city was referred to as 'the home of the bean and the cod'?
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boston
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