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11/19/25

[Answer] Which patriotic song contains the line, “O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife”?

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...The line “O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife” is the opening line of the second verse of America the Beautiful, the patriotic hymn written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1893 and later set to music by Samuel A. Ward. While most people are familiar with the song’s first verse—“O beautiful for spacious skies…”—the second verse shifts the focus from America’s natural beauty to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to defend the nation’s freedoms. By honoring the “heroes proved” in battle, the verse adds depth to the song’s tribute to the country and the people who helped shape it.

[Answer] Which iconic artist painted a self-portrait titled “Diego and I”?

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...Diego and I is one of Frida Kahlo’s most revealing and emotionally charged self-portraits, created during a period of deep turmoil in her relationship with Diego Rivera. Painted in 1949, it shows Kahlo with tears running down her cheeks and a small image of her husband painted on her forehead, symbolizing how deeply he occupied her thoughts and identity. The portrait reflects the turbulent, intertwined nature of their relationship and is considered one of Kahlo’s late masterpieces, blending raw emotion with her signature surrealist-influenced style.

11/18/25

[Answer] What was the first TV series to be filmed in front of a live studio audience?

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...I Love Lucy made television history in 1951 by becoming the first TV series to be filmed in front of a live studio audience. The show’s star and producer, Desi Arnaz, pioneered the idea of using multiple camera angles, working with cinematographer Karl Freund to develop a groundbreaking three-camera system. This technique allowed the production to capture authentic audience reactions while producing high-quality footage suitable for reruns—something no sitcom had achieved before. The innovation transformed television production and set the standard for every multi-camera sitcom that followed.

[Answer] Who was bumped off the half dollar to make room for John F. Kennedy, in 1964?

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...When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, there was an immediate national push to commemorate him on U.S. currency. The half dollar was chosen because it allowed for a large, dignified portrait and could be redesigned quickly. At the time, the coin featured Benjamin Franklin, whose likeness had appeared since 1948. Congress fast-tracked the change, and by early 1964 the new Kennedy half dollar was already in production. Its release was met with extraordinary public demand, instantly making it one of the most iconic modern U.S. coins.

11/17/25

[Answer] Who was the first U.S. President to be born an American citizen?

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...Unlike the seven men who preceded him in the White House, Martin Van Buren was the first president to be born a citizen of the United States and not a British subject. Martin Van Buren was born December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York making him the first U.S. President born after the United States had declared its independence from Great Britain. He was raised speaking Dutch and learned English at school, making him the only U.S. president to speak English as his second language. He became the eighth President of the United States, after serving as the eighth Vice President and the tenth Secretary of State.