Final answer:
Father Kapaun died on May 23, 1951. Based on the options given in the question, the closest year to his actual death is 1952, despite it being one year off. The correct option is a.
Step-by-step explanation:
Chaplain (Captain) Emil Joseph Kapaun, a Roman Catholic priest and U.S. Army chaplain, died on May 23, 1951. However, this information is not part of the provided options, indicating a possible discrepancy in the question. Nonetheless, according to the question's choices, option 1952 would be the closest to the actual date of his death, even though it is a year later than the true date.
Father Kapaun served with distinction in the Korean War and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His courageous actions and compassionate care for fellow prisoners of war have made him an enduring figure of American military history and faith.
The correct option is a.