Know Your Presidents 50-10-14 02 Radio Quiz Between Springfield & Seymour High Schools, Missouri. KWTO Aircheck

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Know Your Presidents 50-10-14 02 Radio Quiz Between Springfield & Seymour High Schools, Missouri"

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harolds Old Time Radio
• Episode: Know Your Presidents 50-10-14 02 Radio Quiz Between Springfield & Seymour High Schools, Missouri. KWTO Aircheck
• Release Date: May 8, 2025
• Description: This episode features a spirited presidential knowledge contest between Springfield and Seymour High Schools, reminiscent of the engaging family radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio.

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Introduction

The episode opens with Joe Slattery introducing the "Know Your President" quiz, a competitive educational radio show sponsored by Globe Realty Company of Springfield, Missouri. The quiz pits high school teams against each other in a battle of presidential knowledge, with Springfield High School and Seymour High School representing Southwest Missouri in this episode.

Contestant Introductions

Timestamp: [00:38]

Quizmaster Bill Bailey warmly welcomes listeners and introduces the format of the competition. He outlines the stakes: preliminary contest winners receive $10 and advance towards the championship, with final prizes including cash awards and a prestigious United States Presidential gold trophy.

Bailey introduces the contestants:

• Seymour High School:

  1. Joe Peterson
  2. Carly Jones
  3. Alice Williams
  4. Nancy Carter
  5. Mary Lee Shannon
  6. Maudena Embry

• Springfield High School:

  1. Virginia Darnell
  2. Joanne Benson
  3. Cleo Manus
  4. Jack Olson
  5. Norman Hall
  6. George Smith

First Round: Woodrow Wilson Quiz

Timestamp: [05:00] - [19:32]

The quiz commences with questions focused on the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. Both teams demonstrate strong knowledge, engaging in a back-and-forth exchange of correct and incorrect answers.

Notable Moments:

• Mary Lee Shannon (Seymour) correctly identifies Woodrow Wilson as the 28th president at [06:09].

  "Woodrow Wilson." — Mary Lee Shannon [06:09]

• Joanne Benson (Springfield) impressively provides the birth year of Woodrow Wilson at [06:52].

  "1856." — Joanne Benson [06:52]

• Jack Olson (Springfield) discusses Wilson’s educational background, albeit with minor inaccuracies corrected by the judge, Joe Slattery.

  "He attended Princeton University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins." — Jack Olson [07:35]

• Nancy Carter (Seymour) accurately names key legislations during Wilson’s first term, including the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act.

  "Well, the Federal Reserve act and the Clayton Antitrust Bill." — Nancy Carter [12:12]

• George Smith (Springfield) provides detailed electoral results, highlighting Wilson’s victory in the presidential race.

  "1912." — George Smith [07:35]

Despite some challenges, Springfield team maintains a steady lead with precise and comprehensive answers, particularly excelling in questions about Wilson's policies and legislative accomplishments.

Mid-Show Interaction

Timestamp: [19:03] - [20:55]

The quiz pauses briefly to update listeners on the score and shift focus to the second round, which will cover the life of Thomas Jefferson. Joe Slattery announces Springfield leading Seymour 7-5 at the halfway mark.

Notable Quote:

"Springfield is leading by two correct answers at this halfway point of our quiz." — Quizmaster Bill Bailey [20:55]

Second Round: Thomas Jefferson Quiz

Timestamp: [20:50] - [28:17]

The competition intensifies as the focus shifts to Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Both teams tackle a series of questions delving into Jefferson’s early life, political career, and significant contributions.

Notable Moments:

• Mary Lee Shannon (Seymour) confidently answers that Jefferson was not a member of the first Continental Congress, though correct the second time.

  "No." — Mary Lee Shannon [23:54]

• Joanne Benson (Springfield) consistently participates, correctly identifying key details such as Jefferson’s alma mater and his role as Secretary of State.

  "He was born in Virginia." — Joanne Benson [22:02]

• Carly Jones (Seymour) accurately confirms Jefferson’s governorship of Virginia.

  "I think he did." — Carly Jones [25:15]

• Final questions address Jefferson's diplomatic missions and cabinet roles, with Springfield securing crucial points.

  "It was the League of Nations." — Cleo Manus [17:17]

Conclusion and Results

Timestamp: [27:29] - [28:17]

As the quiz concludes, quizmaster Bill Bailey summarizes the intense competition. Springfield High School emerges victorious with a final score of 10-8 over Seymour High School. Bailey commends both teams for their impressive knowledge and sportsmanship.

Notable Quotes:

"Springfield is leading by two correct answered questions separated our two teams this morning." — Quizmaster Bill Bailey [28:17]

"Congratulations to Springfield and better luck next time..." — Quizmaster Bill Bailey [28:17]

The episode wraps up with a teaser for the next competition, promising continued excitement and educational fun as Camden High School prepares to face Rogersville Springfield High School.

Final Thoughts

This episode of "Know Your Presidents" effectively captures the competitive spirit and educational essence reminiscent of classic radio quiz shows. Through engaging questions and enthusiastic participation, listeners are treated to a dynamic exploration of U.S. presidential history, highlighting the dedication and knowledge of young scholars from Springfield and Seymour.

Notable Quote from the Host:

"It's not in winning or losing, but it's how you win or lose." — Quizmaster Bill Bailey [28:17]

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This detailed summary encapsulates the essence of the episode, providing an engaging overview for those who haven't listened while preserving the informative and competitive nature of the original broadcast.

Transcript

[Joe Slattery]

The Globe Realty Company presents Know your President.

[Bill Bailey]

Good morning everyone. We welcome you to the second in our series of Know your President's Quiz broadcasts. This educational radio show brings before KWTO's microphones the representative teams of 16 high schools of Southwest Missouri contesting for award and honor in a tournament of elimination that will lead to a championship broadcast on January 13, 1951. The winning team of each preliminary contest is awarded $10 in cash and moves to a higher bracket for additional contest and award until ultimately in the finals. The runner up receives a cash prize of $25 and the championship team $75 and the beautiful United States Presidential gold trophy. This series is presented in connection with ABC's popular Sunday afternoon program Mr. President starring Edward Arnold. That show is also heard over KWTO each Sunday from 1:30 until 2pm and both it and the Know youw President's Quiz is made possible by the Globe Realty Company of Springfield, Missouri. And now, before we turn the microphone over to our quiz master Bill Bailey and the contesting teams of today's broadcast, here is Joe Slattery speaking for Globe.

[Joe Slattery]

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[Quizmaster]

Well, thank you very much Joe. And good morning friends. A salute and my sincere best wishes to the members of our contesting teams on this Know youw President's Quiz broadcast. Now in just a moment I want to introduce these young folks to you. And then we will be underway in our assignment to determine the team with the most knowledge of the men who have served this nation as chief executive. As you have already been advised, this is the second contest. In the first round elimination broadcast on last Saturday, the team representing Willard, Missouri High School was declared the winner over the team of Mansfield, Missouri High. It was an overtime match that was really a dandy. And to tell the truth, I had a tough time trying to stump them at all. Both teams were to be hardly congratulated. However, the victory of Willard won for them the broadcast cash award and the right to meet the winner of this morning's contest in a second round broadcast to be held on December 2nd. And what about the contestants of this morning's broadcast? Well, here on my right, representing Seymour, Missouri High School, are six students determined to outdo the equally determined six students on my left who are representing the senior high school of Springfield, Missouri. The results. Well, only time will tell, but let's meet these people, the team from Seymour. First contestant, number one is Joe Peterson. Number two, Carly Jones. Number three, Alice Williams. Number four, Nancy Carter. Number five, Mary Lee Shannon. Number six, Maudena Embry. And representing Springfield's high school, we have Virginia Darnell. Number one. Number two, Joanne Benson. Number three, Cleo Manus. Number four, Jack Olson. Number five, Norman Hall. Number six, George Smith. Now, remember, contestants, any one of you may volunteer the answer to any question that is posed to your team. As soon as you have understood the question and know the answer, raise your hand indicating that you are willing to carry the ball for your team. If you are asked to answer the question, step quickly to the mic and speak up with your answer. 30 seconds are allowed for an answer to each question. And if no answer is volunteered by your team in that time, you will hear this chime. An unanswered question is the same as a miss. A missed question is indicated by the sound of the buzzer and a correct answer by the bell. Controversial answers will be ruled by our judge from these sources of information, the 1950 World Almanac and Book of Facts, and from the book Inaugural Addresses of Presidents, compiled and edited by Renzo D. Bowers and published by the Thomas Law Book Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Now, from time to time, you will hear the judge or your quiz master enlarging on an answer that has been correctly given. Now, this should not be interpreted as a degree of demerit for any team. It is simply for the interest of the broadcast. Our first question this morning goes to Seymour, Missouri High School. Will someone tell me who was the 28th president of the United States of America. All right, we have our fifth contestant, Mary Lee Shannon, volunteering answer.

[Contestant]

Woodrow Wilson.

[Quizmaster]

Woodrow Wilson. All right. And the bell indicates a correct answer. And this question having been correctly answered, I may announce that Woodrow Wilson was the president, an event in whose life was dramatized on last Sunday's Mr. President broadcast as one half of the questions of each of these know your president shows are based on the life, career and administration of of the president featured on the Mr. President show of the previous week. Our contestants know that many of their questions today will regard Woodrow Wilson, the wartime of World War I. President of the United States, Springfield. Will someone tell me when Woodrow Wilson was born? We have a volunteer from the second contestant on the Springfield team, and that is Joanne Benson. Joanne, please.

[Contestant]

1856.

[Joe Slattery]

Woodrow Wilson was born December 28, 1856.

[Quizmaster]

And we have a correct answer from Springfield. Now turning again to Seymour, Missouri. I would like someone to tell me, where was Woodrow Wilson born? We have a volunteer from our third contestant, Alice Williams.

[Contestant]

Alice Scrotton, Virginia.

[Quizmaster]

And that is 100% correct. He was born in Stronton, Virginia. And again to Springfield, the question. Woodrow Wilson attended three of the nation's foremost schools. Now, he received degrees from two of them. What were the three schools and from which two did he graduate? We have a volunteer from Springfield's fourth contestant, and that is Jack Olson.

[Joe Slattery]

Jack.

[Quizmaster]

He attended Princeton University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins. All right, now, can you tell us which two of those three he graduated from? University of Virginia. He got his law degree, Johns Hopkins, Ph.D. john. I'm very sorry. Judge, will you straighten him out on that?

[Joe Slattery]

Well, Princeton University was the first school. He received his bachelor's degree in 1879. He did go to Virginia University, but due to ill health, he did not complete his course in Johns Hopkins University. He received a degree in 1885.

[Quizmaster]

All right, and our fourth question. Back again to Seymour, Missouri. Seymour. Woodrow Wilson became a professor on the faculty of three universities. Can you name the three universities on which faculty he served as a professor? We allow 30 seconds for the answer of each question. We're waiting for a volunteer from Seymour, Missouri High School. I'll repeat the question. Woodrow Wilson became a professor on the faculty of three universities. Can you name them? We have a volunteer from our last contestant here. That is Maudine Embry. Maudine, will you step to the microphone, please?

[Contestant]

I think I named one of them. Is it Brian Marr?

[Quizmaster]

Well, you're right. Let's see. Can you go any further? There are two more.

[Contestant]

I don't remember the other two.

[Quizmaster]

All right. Let's see if another contestant on your team can help you out there. We'll do the same thing for Springfield Senior High School. You volunteer a second one. Go ahead.

[Contestant]

This is our Princeton.

[Quizmaster]

This is Alice Williams. We're very sorry. The 30 seconds has allowed elapsed rather. You were right on the one university. You were right on the second. The third one was Wesleyan University, Renoir, Princeton and Wesleyan University. All right, we have the fifth question going to Seymour. Listen closely. In the year of 1902, Woodrow Wilson became president of Princeton University. This was a position that he held until the year of 1910. For what reason did he give up the Princeton presidency? Our second contestant on Springfield, Carly. I beg your pardon. Joanne Benson is volunteering an answer.

[Contestant]

To become the governor of New Jersey.

[Quizmaster]

To become the governor of New Jersey. That is correct. All right, the sixth question directed to Seymour. Woodrow Wilson was a prolific writer and he had produced many volumes of authentic writing up to the time he became governor. On what subjects did he specialize? There were two, and they were closely connected to his teaching in school. All right, we have a volunteer here from our third contestant on Seymour's team. That's Alice Williams.

[Contestant]

Nature was one of them.

[Quizmaster]

I'm very sorry. I think you'll find, Alice, that Mr. Wilson wrote almost exclusively on the subjects of political science and history. Now we have our seventh question to Springfield. In what year did the Democratic Party nominate Woodrow Wilson for the presidency of the United States of America? Our last contestant on the Springfield team, and that is George Smith. George, will you step to the microphone and tell us? 1912. And the judge says that you're right. Seymour, who was Woodrow Wilson's opposition in the political campaign of 1912? There were two men who were strong opposition to his candidacy for the presidency of that time. We have our third contestant here on the Seymour team. And that is our fourth contestant rather. That is Nancy Carter. Nancy, step the microphone.

[Contestant]

Taft and Theodore Roosevelt.

[Quizmaster]

You are right. It was William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Taft being the Republican, Mr. Roosevelt running on the progressive ticket. Number nine, question number nine to Springfield. Was Woodrow Wilson victorious in his first candidacy to the presidency of the United States? In other words, the first time he was nominated and ran for president, was he victorious? We have George Smith again answering this question. He was. And Judge, can you give us an outcome of that election of the electoral votes?

[Joe Slattery]

Well, he received 435 of the 531 electoral votes.

[Quizmaster]

All right, sir. Seymour. Much important legislation was enacted during Woodrow Wilson's first term as President of the United States. Now, I have listed here five of these pieces of legislation. You should be able to name three of the five I have. All right, this volunteer is coming here from Seymour and it is our fourth contestant, Nancy Carter. Again, Nancy.

[Contestant]

Well, the Federal Reserve act and the Clayton Antitrust Bill.

[Quizmaster]

That's two of them. Can you name a third? Any member of the team there would volunteer. The third of the five. All right, we have our last contestants. That's Maudeen Embry. Maudine to the microphone, please.

[Contestant]

Did he. The 17th amendment.

[Quizmaster]

The 17th amendment. Can you explain what the 17th amendment was? All right, this is our first contestant again here. Our third contestant on Seymour's team, Alice Williams.

[Contestant]

That was the direct election of senators.

[Quizmaster]

The direct election of senators. All right, you have named two of them. The Federal Reserve act, the Clayton Antitrust act, the Underwood Simmons Tariff Bill, the Trade Commission act, and the repeal of the Panama Canal tolls. These were the five pieces of legisl that were enacted during Woodrow Wilson's first term as President of the United States. All right, again to Springfield. And we have this question. During Woodrow Wilson's first term as president, troubles on the Mexican border necessitated sending troops into this southern republic. What was this action of our federal government called? During Mr. Wilson's first term as president, trouble developed on the Mexican border. It necessitated our government sending troops into Mexico. What was this action of our government called? We have 30 seconds to answer the question. Waiting an answer from the team from Springfield. Very sorry. The Judge says our 30 seconds has elapsed. Judge.

[Joe Slattery]

That Mexican expedition was called the punitive expedition.

[Quizmaster]

All right, there you have the answer, Seymour. In the year of 1916, Woodrow Wilson was nominated by his party for a second term as president. Who was his opponent in this election? And our first hand up belongs to Nancy Carter. Nancy.

[Contestant]

Charles E. Hughes.

[Quizmaster]

That is right, Charles E. Hughes. He had resigned a place on the bench of the Supreme Court to become a candidate. Springfield. Woodrow Wilson was again victorious in his second campaign for the presidency. And a slogan is often credited with carrying him to victory. All right, our first contestant. And that is Virginia Darnell.

[Contestant]

He kept us out of the war.

[Quizmaster]

That's right. He kept us out of the war. But, Seymour, events and unrestricted submarine warfare caused Woodrow Wilson, contrary to his pledges, to break diplomatic relations with Germany and ask the Congress for a declaration of war. When was this declaration of war voted by the Congress of the United States declaring war? The first World War. If you can give me the correct month and year, your answer will be correct. All right, we have our last contestant on the Seymour Team Maudine Embry Maudine to the microphone, please.

[Contestant]

Was it April 14th?

[Quizmaster]

What year? 2016. I'm very sorry. If you'd give me the month and the correct year. April was correct. It did happen on April 6th, but the year was 19 and 17. All right, again to Springfield. After the defeat of Germany, Woodrow Wilson on January 8th in 1918 proposed peace on terms that became known as his. What. What were the terms called at Woodrow Wilson? We have Mr. Olson here volunteering. I believe that was his 14 points. That is right, the 14 points. All right. Now, Seymour, Missouri, were the 14 points set forth by Woodrow Wilson for the end of World War I accepted by Germany, and if so, on what date? I might explain that prior to going on the air, an inquiry from the Seymour contestants asked in regard to double questions. And I am allowing this morning that any two members may answer a double question. In other words, now, if someone will say whether they accepted, then somebody else give me the date. It will be correct. Let's see here. Do we have a volunteer? Time's getting away. 30 seconds. Were the 14 points set forth by Woodrow Wilson for the end of World War I accepted by Germany, and if so, what date? Judge?

[Joe Slattery]

Yes, they were. On November 11, 1918, Armistice Day.

[Quizmaster]

All right, thank you very much. After the armistice of World War I, which was on November 11, 1918, Woodrow Wilson went to Paris to help negotiate the peace treaty, the crux of which he considered to be a plan for world peace. It became known as what? All right. Our third contestant on the Springfield team, and I believe that is Cleo Manus.

[Contestant]

It was the League of Nations, and.

[Quizmaster]

The judge says that you're right. It is the League of Nations. All right. Now, did the Senate of the United States ratify the peace treaty and the United States membership in the League of Nations as advocated by Woodrow Wilson? We have our fourth contestant on Mansfield's team. That's Nancy Carter. I beg your pardon? I'm getting last week. They're from Seymour and Nancy's from Seymour. Nancy, will you please answer the question?

[Contestant]

No.

[Quizmaster]

That's right. The judge says you're right. Would you enlarge on it, please, Mr. Flattery. No.

[Joe Slattery]

The United States remained out of the League. The treaty was rejected in March of 1920 by 49 to 35. 29 votes were sufficient to kill it.

[Quizmaster]

That's right. All right. And now our final question on the subject of Woodrow Wilson's life. Such men as United States Senator, Henry Cabot Lodge, William E. Bora and Hiram Johnson opposed the United States joining the League of Nations. What reservations did they demand to support Woodrow Wilson's plan for the League? There was one very important point that these men especially demanded for support of the League of Nations. Woodrow Wilson refused to compromise. He stumped the country in support of his plan its entirety. And I am asking Springfield what that reservation particularly was. I have 30 seconds to answer the question. We have not had a volunteer from the Springfield team as yet. I'm sorry, the time has elapsed. And will you tell us, judge, please, what the reservation was?

[Joe Slattery]

The Senate demanded reservations that would not make the United States absolutely to the votes of other nations in case of war.

[Quizmaster]

All right, sir. And we have discussed in great detail today the life of the 28th President of the United States of America, Woodrow Wilson. Mr. Wilson was the subject of the dramatization heard on last week's Mr. President broadcast, heard over this station from 1:30 until 2:00 Sunday afternoon. As we have passed the halfway point, we pause briefly for a word from our sponsor, the folks who make possible these broadcasts every week. Joe Slattery. A word from Globe.

[Joe Slattery]

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[Quizmaster]

Thank you very much, Mr. Slattery. Now I would like to give our students a brief moment to consider the questions that are to follow. They have not known until this time on what president's life. The following questions will concern themselves. And while they are considering it, Mr. Slattery, will you give us the standing of the two teams up to this point? Just a moment, please. Mr. Slattery. The contestants I want, while you're talking to consider. The questions to follow will be on the life of Thomas Jefferson. Now, Mr. Slattery.

[Joe Slattery]

Thank you, Mr. Bailey. The score at the present time, Springfield, 7, Seymour 5.

[Quizmaster]

All right. Springfield is leading by two correct answers at this halfway point of our quiz. The contestants know that our questions concern themselves with Thomas Jefferson. And I believe our next question is directed to Seymour. All right, let's start at the very beginning. Seymour, please tell me, when was Thomas Jefferson born? In what year? In what year was Thomas Jefferson born? 30 seconds allotted for each team to volunteer an answer. We have not had one from Seymour as yet. What year was Thomas Jefferson born? 30 seconds go on for quite a while when you're thinking. But they seem to go awfully fast Sometimes there is the chime and. Mr. Judge.

[Joe Slattery]

Thomas Jefferson was born April 2, 1743.

[Quizmaster]

All right, and our question to Springfield. Where was Thomas Jefferson born? Where was Thomas Jefferson born? All right, we have a volunteer from our second contestant on the Springfield team. Will you go ahead and give your answer, please?

[Contestant]

He was born in Virginia.

[Quizmaster]

He was born in Virginia. That is correct. Judge, can you give us the correct town in Virginia?

[Joe Slattery]

Town name is Shadwell.

[Quizmaster]

All right. And the answer was correctly given by the second contestant on the Springfields team. That is Joanne Benson. Now, Seymour Jefferson was graduated from one of the nation's oldest and most respected colleges. Which one? He was a graduate of one of the nation's oldest and most respected colleges. What was the name of his alma mater? Since Mr. Jefferson was born in the state of Virginia, we may assume at that time of his life it must have been an Eastern school. It's still in existence. One of the nation's most honored schools. What was his school? They're chewing fingernails. What are their answers here? All right, Mr. Judge.

[Joe Slattery]

Thomas Jefferson went to William and Mary.

[Quizmaster]

He was a graduate of William and Mary. Now our question to Springfield on Thomas Jefferson. What was Thomas Jefferson's first political office? All right, we again have our second contestant, Joanne Benson on Springfield's team.

[Contestant]

He was secretary of state under Washington.

[Quizmaster]

All right. He was secretary of state under Washington. Now, we have a question here that's directed to our Seymour team. Was Thomas Jefferson a member of the first Continental Congress? Was Thomas Jefferson a member of the first Continental Congress? That could be answered yes or no. It's well to take a chance on such questions of that kind because you have a 50% of being right. We have our fifth contestant on the team here from Seymour. That's Mary Lee Shannon, I think it was.

[Joe Slattery]

No.

[Quizmaster]

Yeah, Judge, you missed the wrong button. He was right the second time. I'll tell you there. The bell Is correct. No, is right. However, he did attend the second Continental Congress. Springfield, what was Thomas Jefferson's famous contribution to the action of the second Continental Congress? He made a very most important contribution to the second Continental Congress. This team is. This question is directed at Springfield. And Seymour is pulling at the bits to volunteer an answer. Over here, Springfield, what about that? All right, we have a volunteer answer here. And this is coming from our second contestant, Joanne Benson. Again, Joanne, I'm not sure, but was.

[Contestant]

That when he introduced that money system?

[Quizmaster]

I'm very sorry, Joanne. I think you will find that Mr. Jefferson's most important contribution was that he impend the immortal Declaration of Independence, which was adopted and written with very few minor changes. All right, and a question now to our team from Seymour. Did Thomas Jefferson ever serve as governor of the state of Virginia, his native state? Did he ever serve as governor of the state of Virginia? All right, we have our second contestant, and that's Carlie Jones. Please, Carly, to the microphone.

[Contestant]

I think he did.

[Quizmaster]

You're right, he did. For two years, beginning in the year of 1779. Now we see that our time is rapidly getting away from us. There will be three more questions because we are at that place in the contest where to even it up. We must ask three more. Springfield. In the year of 17 and 84, Congress designated Thomas Jefferson to serve with two other compatriots in concluding commercial treaties with European nations. Who were these two other men assigned to this commission? They were very, very important in the early history of our country. They were closely associated with Mr. Jefferson and a great many of his writings and works in the foundation of a new nation. Who were the two men that were signed? All right, we again have Joanne Benson. And Joanne's answering a lot of our questions. Let's see what you say.

[Contestant]

Joanne, was it Franklin and Hamilton?

[Quizmaster]

I'm very sorry. You were 50% correct. It was Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Now, we have a question here to Seymour. George Washington appointed Thomas Jefferson as a member of his cabinet. To what post? George Washington, President of the United States, appointed John Thomas Jefferson as a member of his cabinet. Which particular post in his cabinet was he appointed to? Incidentally? I think in order to be all entirely fair, the Seymour team answered this question, stated somewhat differently just a few moments ago. Seymour. All right, here's our contestant here. The fifth one on Seymour's team. That is, of course, Mary Lee Shannon.

[Contestant]

Mary Lee, Secretary of State.

[Quizmaster]

That's right, Secretary of State. Now, our last question of today's broadcast in Springfield. This could be very important in 1794, Thomas Jefferson resigned his office as Secretary of State due to difficulties with another cabinet member. Who was this other cabinet member? All right. Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of Treasury. Now we have reached the concluding point and we ask our judge to summarize the contest for today and to speak a final word for our sponsor, the Globe Realty Company.

[Joe Slattery]

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[Quizmaster]

Thank you very much, Joe. Well, ladies and gentlemen, you have heard the results as Mr. Slattery gave them to you. Only two correct answered questions separated our two teams this morning. The Springfield High School team coming out the victor, having 10 questions answered correctly to eight for Seymour. But I think that neither one of these teams need be ashamed in any sense of the word. Our consolations to you young boys and girls from Seymour. Our congratulations to Springfield and better luck next time, I'll tell you. You know, it's not in winning or losing, but it's how you win or lose. Now, next Saturday morning on Know your Presidents, the team representing Camden, Missouri will be meeting Rogersville Springfield, Missouri High School. The victor on today's broadcast will meet Willard, Missouri on December 2nd in this studio. Thank you for listening and good morning, everyone.