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On what date does Rorschach write the novel's opening monologue in his journal?
October 12, 1985
What American president continues to serve in office at the time of the story following a constitutional amendment making it possible?
Richard Nixon
What pivotal event in the aforementioned's career never occurs in the Watchmen universe?
Watergate scandal
What event influences the young Jon Osterman's father to harshly reject his son's ambition of becoming a watchmaker?
Atomic bombing of Hiroshima
What profession does the retired Hollis Mason take up, drawing from his father?
Auto mechanic
The laboratory Osterman begins to work in following his graduation from Princeton University is named ___.
Gila Flats
What real-life murder victim first inspires Walter Kovacs to become Rorschach?
Kitty Genovese
Adrian Veidt's frequently referenced perfume brand is ___.
Nostalgia
What's the name of one of Osterman's colleagues and the first one to die after mysteriously contracting cancer?
Wally Weaver
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Before stumbling upon a disturbing discovery on a certain island, the Comedian was returning from ___.
Nicaragua
The presumed (though never confirmed) identity of the original costumed adventurer Hooded Justice is ___.
Rolf Müller
What international crisis - a disaster for the U.S. in reality - does the Comedian help solve following the passing of the Keene Act, improving his stained reputation in the process?
Iranian hostage crisis
What year does Dr. Manhattan arrive in Vietnam, securing total victory for America in merely two months?
1971
What's the name of the very right-wing New York newspaper of which hateful claims amplify many of Rorschach's already radical beliefs?
New Frontiersman
The dimwitted assistant of the editor-in-chief of said newspaper as well as the latter's punching bag's name is ___.
Seymour
Who is the "cowboy actor" and future presidential candidate mentioned in the final panels (novel only)?
Robert Redford
On what date does Rorschach write the final entry to his journal, encouraging the reader to pursue the one responsible for a cataclysmic event that's about to occur?