USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

SLAVERY IN AMERICA COTTON SLAVE TRADE AND THE SOUTHERN RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who were Audie Murphy and Cleto Rodriguez?
A
famous movie stars
B
heroes from Texas
C
Presidents during World War 2
D
leaders of countries that fought
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1945, during the fierce month-long Battle for Manila, Rodríguez and a fellow soldier played key roles in regaining a heavily defended railroad station from the Japanese. Both men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their “gallant determination” and “heroic courage in the face of tremendous odds."

Detailed explanation-2: -Murphy climbed on the burning tank destroyer, which was in danger of blowing up at any moment, and employed its . 50 caliber machinegun against the enemy. He was alone and exposed to German fire from 3 sides, but his deadly fire killed dozens of Germans and caused their infantry attack to waver.

Detailed explanation-3: -Audie Murphy (1924–1971) was the most decorated soldier in US history, winning 24 medals from the Congressional Medal of Honor down.

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