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The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has chosen historian Ron Chernow to speak at their 2019 dinner, breaking the tradition of having a comedian host. Chernow, known for his biographies and historical insights, will discuss the First Amendment and press freedom. This decision follows controversy over Michelle Wolf's previous hosting. The event occurs amid tensions between the Trump administration and the press, highlighted by a court battle with CNN. Chernow aims to provide a historical context to these issues.

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Who is the historian invited to speak at the 2019 White House Correspondents' Dinner?

Michelle Wolf

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Olivier Knox

Ron Chernow

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What is Ron Chernow known for?

Biographies of historical figures

Stand-up comedy

Political satire

Journalism

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Which book by Ron Chernow spent four months on the bestseller list?

Rockefeller

Hamilton

Washington

Grant

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What was the reaction to Michelle Wolf's performance at the previous dinner?

It was ignored by the Trump administration

It was criticized by the journalism community

It was supported by the WHCA

It was praised by the journalism community

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What ongoing issue is mentioned regarding the Trump administration and the press?

A collaboration with journalists

A press freedom award

A new press conference format

A court battle with CNN