After joining the army at 16, in 1906, for a brief stint, he received a much higher honorary rank from the Gov. of his state 29 years later

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After joining the army at 16, in 1906, for a brief stint, he received a much higher honorary rank from the Gov. of his state 29 years later

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Colonel Harland Sanders

Final Jeopardy Explanation

The individual in today’s Final Jeopardy is Harland David Sanders, better known as Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). He was born on September 9, 1890, and first enlisted in the army in 1906 at the young age of 16, though he served only for a brief period. Despite his short stint, the title “Colonel” was not related to his military service but was an honorary title bestowed upon him much later in life. In 1935, Governor Ruby Laffoon of Kentucky recognized Sanders’ contributions to the state’s cuisine and awarded him the honorary title of “Kentucky Colonel.” This title is a symbolic recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and contributions to the community, state, or nation, and it was from this recognition that Sanders took the title “Colonel” and made it an integral part of his identity as he founded and promoted Kentucky Fried Chicken. The title helped imbue his image with a sense of Southern hospitality and authenticity, which became central to the branding of KFC.