Orange County Lawmakers Push To Drop John Wayne's Name From Airport

Orange County Lawmakers Push To Drop John Wayne's Name From Airport

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The transcript discusses the controversy over John Wayne's name at a California airport due to his racist remarks in a 1971 interview. Local Democratic leaders are pushing to rename the airport back to Orange County Airport, citing Wayne's beliefs in white supremacy and bigotry towards minorities. President Trump opposed the renaming, calling it 'incredible stupidity.'

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the removal of John Wayne's name from the California airport?

His recent actions

A new law passed in California

His statements in a 1971 interview

A public vote

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following groups did John Wayne make bigoted statements about?

European Americans

Hispanic Americans

Native Americans

Asian Americans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of John Wayne's beliefs mentioned in the interview?

Environmental conservation

White supremacy

Economic reform

Equality for all races

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are local Democratic leaders advocating for regarding the airport?

Building a new terminal

Increasing flight frequency

Renaming it back to Orange County Airport

Expanding the runway

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump react to the proposed renaming of the airport?

He supported it

He objected to it

He remained neutral

He was unaware of it

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