Trivia
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03/19/17 11:45 AM
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1960s trivia... = 1. This former nursery-school teacher from Brooklyn became the first black U.S. Congresswoman. = 2. This right-thinking columnist campaigned against John Lindsay for mayor of New York City. = 3. This British hairdresser invented the "geometric cut." = 4. Who did President Kennedy name to succeed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter? = 5. Who was the author of "The Reivers" which was climbing the bestseller lists when he died? = 6. This Roman Catholic physician from Boston helped develp the progesterone contraceptive pill. = 7. This actor wooed the ladies as T.V.'s Dr. Kildare. = 8. This individual coined the term "rock 'n' roll" and was arrested in payola scandals. = 9. This individual appointed by President Johnson was the first black to serve in a Cabinet-level position. = 10. This lady registered in the Boston marathon using her first initial to become the first lady to run in the all male event. = 11. This New York Jets quarterback later sold ladies pantyhose on T.V. = 12. Who was the murdered Mississippi N.A.A.C.P. field secretary which set off mass demonstrations? = 13. This individual headed the commission to investigate the assassination of President Kennedy. = 14. This good doctor taught us how to love the bomb in the black film comedy bearing his name. = 15. This talented actor garnered an Academy nomination for his role as Glocken in Ship of Fools. . . . .
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Re: Trivia
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03/19/17 12:11 PM
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Re: Trivia
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03/19/17 06:50 PM
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6. The only person I know who was involved was Gregory Pincus, but I have no idea whether he was from Boston or Roman Catholic
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Re: Trivia
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03/21/17 02:38 PM
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