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