Which was never declared a war but, rather, was considered only a conflict?

History Trivia / November 11, 2025

Vietnam War. Senators Wayne Morse of Oregon and Ernest Gruening of Alaska were the only two senators to vote against the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964.

What is the term for the amount of money a government owes?

History Trivia / November 11, 2025

National Debt. National debt is also referred to as "sovereign debt" and "public debt".

What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt's 1904 addition to the Monroe Doctrine?

History Trivia / November 10, 2025

Roosevelt Corollary. The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary stated that the U.S. had the right to intervene in the affairs of all Western Hemisphere nations.

What famous author died the same day as JFK?

History Trivia / November 10, 2025

Aldous Huxley. Aldous Huxley, the author of "Brave New World", died at age 69 on 11/22/63.

Most terms that help to identify vulcanological events come from which language?

History Trivia / November 09, 2025

Hawaiian. The Hawaiian language consists of 10 vowels and 8 consonants, and is spoken by fewer than 10,000 people.

Where did the Madisons stay immediately following the burning of the White House in 1814?

History Trivia / November 09, 2025

Octagon House. Octagon House. In 1815, the Madisons moved into a house on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 19th Street.