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TV or Radio Show
http://www.heywoodwakefield.com/15-classic-tv-shows-1940s/ Fact 1: At Home was a show that was produced in 1944 and 1945 this was one of the first variety shows on television that included comedy, spotlight comedians, musicians, and singers. Fact 2: From 1948 to the 70s Candid Camera was a popular show in this era featuring ridiculous scenarios and situations and how people react to them. Fact 3: The Lone Ranger stared Clayton Moore and John Hart as the lone ranger and Jay as Tonto. -
Toys
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/40stoys.html Fact 1: A section of toys that costs 98 cents includes a anti-aircraft gun on back of a army truck as well as a dump truck. Fact 2: The Blackbird Crystal set includes a earphone to listen to, has a 75ft aerial and 25ft ground wire. Fact 3: The Gilbert Erector set includes wheels, an AC Motor, gearbox, Base Plates, and girders. -
Transportation
https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe40s/money_14.html Fact 1: In the 1940s the Transportation ranged from trucks and cars. Fact 2: In 1938 a Minneapolis trucking executive, Harry Werner was playing golf with Joseph Numero and complained about the losses of his company trying to get chickens in the market in the hot weather. Fact 3: Many people used trucks called the Refrigerated Trailer, which was a truck during this timeline. -
Fashion
https://vintagedancer.com/1940s/1940s-fashion-history/ Fact 1: In the time of the 1940s fashion was increasing in popularity. Fact 2: Women's clothes were typically modeled after standard utility clothes. Fact 3: Men's clothes included tailor clothes which were popular during this time. -
News Event
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/52213 Fact 1: In May 26th, 1941 the very first Jeep was created which was a popular car created. Fact 2: In June 26th, 1941 Mount Rushmore was finally built and took a total of 14 years to make. Fact 3: In March 11th, 1945 the very first computers were built. -
Movie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940s_in_film Fact 1: Fantasia was a popular film in 1940, which included the star Mickey Mouse in the film along with many other disney favorites. Fact 2: Pinocchio was an extremely popular Disney hit which included Pinocchio himself along with Jiminy Cricket. Fact 3: Bambi was another popular Disney film which included Bambi the deer along with many of his other friends and their adventures. -
Music Artists
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Como
http://www.ellafitzgerald.com/about/biography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong Fact 1: Perry Como was a famous music artist, he has played over 200 songs and 100 million copies sold. Fact 2: Ella Fitzgerald started singing songs at a amateur singing contest at the Apollo Theatre in 1934. She has 40 million copies and 13 grammy awards. Fact 3: Louis Armstrong was a very inspirational music artist who sold 60 copies of songs with the Hot 6. -
Technology
https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/culture-magazines/1940s-science-and-technology-overview Fact 1: The technology back in the early 40s was astonishing even for our time as they boosted the technology with government funds. Fact 2: In August 6th, 1945 the atomic bomb was dropped and it killed over 200,000 people. This was arguably the most advanced technology back then. Fact 3: Cars, planes, jets, trucks, and tanks were common in this time. -
Actor or Actress
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_Bogart Fact 1: Humphrey Deforest Bogart was arguably one of the greatest actors in the 40s. He played in multiply films at this time. Fact 2: Humphrey Bogart and actress Lauren Bacall fell in love when they starred in the movie To Have to Have Not. Fact 3: Humphrey began his carrier in Broadway and starred in Up The River in the 30s. -
U.S. President
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt Fact 1: Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York to a Dutch American family. Fact 2: Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to be elected twice by the U.S. Fact 3: On March 29th, 1945 Roosevelt died and suffered from a Hemorrhagic Stroke. -
Sports Figure
https://www.jackierobinson.org/blog/9-fun-facts-jackie-robinson/ Fact 1: Jackie Robinson's middle name was named after Teddy Roosevelt's. Jackie Robinson was born 25 days after he died. Fact 2: Jackie Robinson is arguably one of the best baseball players in history and was the first African American to be in baseball. Fact 3: Although Jackie Robinson played in baseball he also proudly served in the military as a lieutenant.
