Multiple choice general knowledge

Did the term "Cup of Joe" come from American Soldiers?

  1. True

  2. False

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Explanation

'Cup of Joe' is widely believed to originate from Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels (1913-1921) who banned alcohol on Navy ships, making coffee the strongest drink available - hence 'a cup of Joe'. This is the most accepted theory.