Question 1

Which two US Navy ships were named after the Sullivan brothers?

Accepted Answer

After the five Sullivan brothers' deaths, the Navy named two ships: the Fletcher class destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD-537) and the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68). The former was the first US Navy vessel named after more than one person.

Question 2

How did the movie's depiction of the brothers' deaths differ from reality?

Accepted Answer

The movie implies all five brothers died at the same time. In reality, survivors reported that Joe, Matt, and Frank died when a torpedo struck, Al died of drowning the next day, and George lived four to five days after the attack.

Question 3

What did the Sullivan parents do after their sons' deaths?

Accepted Answer

After the deaths of their five sons, the parents went on to assist in the war effort as a tribute to them.

Question 4

Why was this movie reportedly pulled from cinemas?

Accepted Answer

According to the Australian DVD sleeve notes, the movie was originally pulled from cinemas because of its devastating effect on audiences at the time.

Question 5

What did President Franklin D. Roosevelt say about the Sullivan brothers?

Accepted Answer

President Franklin D. Roosevelt said of the fighting Sullivan brothers, 'This is the spirit which in the end must triumph!'

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