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Roosevelt Dedicates Eternal Light Peace Memorial — July 3, 1938

Question 1 of 5

What was the approximate number of people who attempted to attend the dedication of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial but failed to arrive due to congested roads?

A50,000

B100,000

C150,000

D200,000

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Question 2 of 5

What was the name of the sculptor selected for the Eternal Light Peace Memorial structure in December 1937?

ALee Lawrie

BAndrew Cowan

CWilliam McKinley

DFranklin D. Roosevelt

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Question 3 of 5

Why was the flame at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial extinguished in 1974?

ADue to maintenance issues

BTo conserve energy

CAs a result of the 93rd United States Congress prohibiting such flames

DTo reduce visibility for security reasons

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Question 4 of 5

On what date was the gas flame at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial restored after being extinguished in 1974?

AJuly 3, 1985

BJuly 3, 1988

CDecember 25, 1941

DMay 31, 1938

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Question 5 of 5

What was the mode of transportation used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to travel from Springwood to the dedication ceremony of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial on July 3, 1938?

ACar

BTrain via the Reading Railroad

CPlane

DHorseback

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