Jeremiah Denton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jeremiah Denton born?July 15, 1924
2. Where was Jeremiah Denton born?Mobile, Alabama
3. What is Jeremiah Denton known for?Transmitted Morse code message 'T-O-R-T-U-R-E' during a propaganda interview
4. What is the military rank?Rear Admiral (two-star)
5. What is the prisoner of war duration?Approximately 7 years and 9 months (1965-1973)

Prisoner of War (POW) Interrogation: The process of questioning captured enemy combatants to gain military intelligence.
Propaganda: Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Morse Code: A system of dots and dashes representing letters and numbers, used for telegraphic communication.
Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer: A class of Aegis-equipped guided missile destroyers built for the U.S. Navy, known for their advanced combat capabilities.