Wil Rogers Trivia
Question 1:
From what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descend, influencing much of his perspective?
Question 2:
What famous quote about political parties did Rogers make that's still quoted in elections today?
Question 3:
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From what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descend, influencing much of his perspective?
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What famous quote about political parties did Rogers make that's still quoted in elections today?
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Besides being a humorist, what entertainment skill made Rogers famous in the Ziegfeld Follies?
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What tragic event ended Rogers' life in 1935 while traveling with famous aviator Wiley Post?
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What prestigious award for humanitarian use of aviation was created in Rogers' memory?
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0:03 Callarogus shark media. Greetings, wit lovers, I'm journey Joe Mitchell, and welcome to a folksy edition of five daily trivia Questions. Today marks the birthday of beloved American humorist Will Rogers, born in eighteen seventy nine. Let's explore some wisdom and wit from this legendary commentator. Question one, from what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descent? Influencing much of his perspective? Question two? What famous quote about political parties did Rogers make? That still quoted in elections today? Question three? Besides being a humorist, what entertainment skill made Rogers famous in the Ziegfeld Follies? Question four? What tragic event ended Roger's life in nineteen thirty five while traveling with famous aviation Wiley Post?
1:04 Question five? What prestigious award for humanitarian use of aviation was created? In Roger's memory? Time to lasso these answers, Welcome back, humor seekers, Let's reveal our homespun answers. Question one asked from what Native American tribe did Will Rogers descend? Answer? Cherokee Nation. Fun fact Rogers was born in Indian territory now Oklahoma, and often said, my ancestors didn't come over on the Mayflower, they met the boat. Question two asked what famous quote about political parties did Rogers make. Answer I am not a member of any organized political party.
1:45 I am a Democrat. Fun fact. Rogers made his living poking fun at politics, but was friends with both Republican and Democratic presidents. Question three asked what entertainment skill made Rogers famous. Answer rope tricks and lariat skills. Fun fact. He held a Guinness World record for throwing three lassos at once, one around a horse's neck, one around its rider, and one around all four legs of the horse. Question four asked what tragic event ended Roger's life. Answer a plane crash in Alaska. The crash site near Point Barrow, Alaska, is now a historic landmark and memorial. Question five asked what aviation award was created in his memory. Answer the Will Rogers Memorial Award. Fun fact. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to aviation safety and humanitarian uses of aircraft. That concludes our tribute to America's favorite philosopher, cowboy. As Rogers himself said, even if you're on the right track. You'll get run over if you just sit there.