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Final Jeopardy 9/16/24 (History) & Who Won Monday September 16 2024

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Monday, 16 September 2024 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

Today’s Final Jeopardy 9/16/2024 (History) – Monday, 16 September 2024

A 1976 report initiated by Admiral Rickover found it was an internal, not external, explosion that caused the destruction of this

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Monday, 16 September 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: USS Maine

Final Jeopardy Explanation – Monday, 16 September 2024

The 1976 report initiated by Admiral Hyman G. Rickover concluded that an internal explosion, not an external one, caused the destruction of the USS Maine. The USS Maine was an American naval ship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898, an event that significantly contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War. Initially, it was widely believed that the ship had been sunk by a mine or external attack, which fueled American sentiment against Spain and led to the rallying cry, “Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!”

Admiral Rickover’s investigation into the historical incident decades later involved detailed examination and analysis of the ship’s wreckage and historical documents. The findings suggested that the explosion likely originated from within the ship itself, possibly due to a spontaneous combustion in the coal bunker, which was located adjacent to the ship’s ammunition stores. This internal explosion theory provided a new understanding of the events, challenging the long-held belief that an external attack had sunk the Maine. The report significantly altered the narrative around the incident, though it did not diminish the historical impact of the USS Maine’s destruction on the course of American foreign policy.

Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Monday, 16 September 2024

The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Evan Suttell
Originally Lakewood, Ohio
Nonprofit Program Assistant
1 Day Winnings of $20,200

Final Score: $19,200
Round 2 Score: $9,600
Round 1 Score: $1,200		Sam Watson
Westwood, Missouri
Pharmacy Software Salesman

Final Score: $5,600
Round 2 Score: $5,600
Round 1 Score: $2,400		Aiden Orzech
Thornhill Ontario Canada
Teacher

Winning Score: $27,599
Round 2 Score: $15,600
Round 1 Score: $2,800

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