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A New Cabinet Member

1. What did economist Robert Clifton Weaver bring to the presidential Cabinet in 1966? For Bragging Rights, in what Cabinet department did Weaver serve as secretary?

2. In what war did those in service first become tagged as GIs?

3. What does GI stand for?

4. Which sports, athletic training and competition is arranged by way of the Special Olympics?

5. Where are Special Olympics competitions conducted?

6. What country contained the Roman province of Helvetia?

7. Name the capital city of former Helvetia.

8. What famed movie star's real name was Archibald Leach?

9. Rosita Alverio won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1961, but accepted it with her stage and screen name. What was her stage name?

10. You probably remember Richard Starkey's group showing their musical talents. What is Starkey's stage name?

Answers

Weaver was the first African-American to serve in the Cabinet. He was secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2. GIs were first noted in World War II.

3. GI refers to Government Issue as reference to supplies and equipment stamped with the initials.

4. Special Olympics is for those with intellectual disabilities.

5. Special Olympics competitions are conducted in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and in more than 165 other countries.

6. Helvetia was located in the Swiss Confederation.

7. Bern was the capital of Helvetia.

8. Cary Grant's real name was Archibald Leach.

9. Rita Moreno was the stage name of this actress much noted for her dancing ability.

10. Starkey is more noteworthy as Ringo Starr of The Beatles.

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