White House Correspondents' Association Breaks Tradition, No Comedian Host in 2019 | THR News

White House Correspondents' Association Breaks Tradition, No Comedian Host in 2019 | THR News

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The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has chosen historian Ron Chernow to host their 2019 dinner, breaking the tradition of having a comedian. Chernow, known for his biographies and historical insights, will focus on the First Amendment and the importance of a free press. This decision follows controversy from Michelle Wolf's previous hosting. The event occurs amid tensions between the Trump administration and the media, highlighted by a court battle with CNN over press credentials.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

Olivier Knox

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Ron Chernow

Michelle Wolf

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What is Ron Chernow known for?

Political satire

Journalism

Stand-up comedy

Biographies of American figures

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What topic has Ron Chernow been asked to address at the dinner?

The Fourth Amendment

The Second Amendment

The First Amendment

The Tenth Amendment

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

It was criticized by the journalism community

It was ignored by the media

It was praised by the Trump administration

It was celebrated by the WHCA

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What ongoing issue is highlighted in the context of Chernow's appointment?

The Trump administration's relationship with the press

The popularity of the dinner

The role of comedians in politics

The WHCA's financial troubles