Share This Article 1. On 5 May 1778, on Washington’s recommendation, Congress appointed this man inspector general of the army. Nathanael Greene Horatio Gates Frederick von Steuben Charles Lee 2. The USS Constitution earned its nickname “Old Ironsides” in its battle with this ship. HMS Leander HMS Constant HMS Java HMS Guerriere 3. 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 Loading …