Pres. Dwight Eisenhower takes quick trip to New York City, where he attends committee swearing in and Baruch Village hou

Pres. Dwight Eisenhower takes quick trip to New York City, where he attends committee swearing in and Baruch Village hou

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President Eisenhower visits New York, participating in a ceremony to prevent employment bias and registering for mayoral elections. He dedicates the Baruch housing project, honoring Dr. Simon Baruch and his contributions. Eisenhower's speech emphasizes national values and citizens' rights to a standard of living, paying tribute to public service.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of Vice President Nixon's new government committee?

To promote international trade

To improve transportation infrastructure

To prevent employment bias in plants with federal contracts

To enhance educational opportunities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did President Eisenhower attend after registering for the mayoralty elections?

A visit to the Statue of Liberty

A meeting with the United Nations

A tour of Central Park

A visit to the Baruch houses

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was honored during the visit to the Baruch houses?

Mayor of New York City

Vice President Nixon

Dr. Simon Baruch

President Eisenhower

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Eisenhower emphasize about the Baruch housing project?

It was designed by a famous architect

It was the largest project in the city

It was a symbol of the nation's commitment to a standard of living

It was built entirely with private funds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the President say the construction of the Baruch houses represented?

A temporary solution

A financial investment

A new era of architecture

The soul of a nation