Mini-Quiz: When Kennedy and Nixon Swore (1960s)

1. How did Kennedy's aristocratic upbringing affect the acceptance that he swore?

   Most journalist want to be aristocratsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Most aristocrats never learn swear wordsSorry, not correct. Try another button. It made him more like a regular personThat is correct. You are a Champion.

2. Why wasn't it acceptable for Nixon to swear?

   It might make him likeableSorry, not correct. Try another button. It just didn't fit his imageCorrect. You are getting better every day. Since journalists don't swear, no one else should eitherOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Why was the press critical of Nixon?

   He had developed poor relations with members of the pressThat is correct. You are a Champion. He looked like he never shaved very wellGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He had broken into the Watergate complexOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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