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Was Edith Wilson actually acting as President during Woodrow Wilson's post-stroke convalescence?

No.

Edith Bolling Galt Wilson | The White House

His constant attendant, Mrs. Wilson took over many routine duties and details of government.

But she did not initiate programs or make major decisions, and she did not try to control the executive branch.

She selected matters for her husband's attention and let everything else go to the heads of departments or remain in abeyance.

Her "stewardship," she called this.

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In what country was Barack Obama born?

United States

Barack Obama | The White House

With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, President Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961

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True or False? "Barack Obama was born in Hawaii."

True

Barack Obama | The White House

With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, President Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961.

President Barack Obama | The White House

With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, President Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961.

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True or False? "When the Republicans nominated Abraham Lincoln in 1860, it was a foregone conclusion that he would be elected."

True

James Buchanan | The White House

Consequently, when the Republicans nominated Abraham Lincoln, it was a foregone conclusion that he would be elected even though his name appeared on no southern ballot.

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True or False? "The No Child Left Behind Act led to measurable gains in student achievement."

True

George W. Bush | The White House

His first initiative as President was the No Child Left Behind Act, a bipartisan measure that raised standards in schools, insisted on accountability in return for federal dollars, and led to measurable gains in achievement – especially among minority students.

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