#821 – Firework: Oscar-Winning Presidents, NASA Movies, and the Musical 1776

In today’s episode of The Quiz, we’re testing your knowledge on everything from iconic presidential performances on the silver screen to the hidden heroes of the Space Race. Can you answer these?

Presidential Performances: Daniel Day-Lewis made history by winning his third Academy Award for his transformative portrayal of a legendary U.S. President. Do you know which commander-in-chief he played?

Literary Adaptations: John Steinbeck’s powerful Dust Bowl novel was adapted into an iconic John Ford film starring Henry Fonda as Tom Joad. What is the title of this cinematic masterpiece?

Historical Thrillers: The film 13 Days takes a gripping look inside the Kennedy Administration during the high-stakes days of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Do you know which actor stepped into the role of JFK?

Play. Share. Listen, with Co-Anchor of America’s Newsroom and Host of ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠250 Most Impactful Moments in American History⁠⁠⁠ podcast, Bill Hemmer.