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: MYSTERY NOVELS
Clue: The first line of dialogue in this 1930 novel is spoken to secretary Effie Perine, "Yes, sweetheart?"

SOLUTION: the maltese falcon

PROBLEM: Category: PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS
Clue: His second inauguration marked the first time that women officially participated in the inaugural parade

SOLUTION: woodrow wilson

PROBLEM: Category: U.S. HISTORY
Clue: Of 9 "wars" in which the U.S. has been actively involved, these 2 lasted the longest

SOLUTION:
vietnam and the revolutionary war