Share This Article 1. On 5 May 1778, on Washington’s recommendation, Congress appointed this man inspector general of the army. Charles Lee Frederick von Steuben Nathanael Greene Horatio Gates 2. During the 1930s and 40s, this was the only airline authorized to carry the American flag to other nations. Transworld Airlines American Airways Pan American World Airways US Air 3. The USS Constitution earned its nickname “Old Ironsides” in its battle with this ship. HMS Constant HMS Leander HMS Java HMS Guerriere Loading …