TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: U.S. GOVERNMENT 
Clue: This group that first met in 1942 didn't get a permanent chairman until 1949

SOLUTION: the joint chiefs of staff

PROBLEM: Category: POSTAGE STAMPS 
Clue: "Oh, The Places He'll Go!" was USA Today's headline announcing the 2004 stamp honoring this artist & author

SOLUTION: dr. seuss

PROBLEM: Category: ORGANIZATIONS 
Clue: On Nov. 17, 1871 Union vets dismayed by soldiers' lack of proficiency in one skill formed this organization

SOLUTION:
the national rifle association