Officials look on as Massachusetts Gov. Christian Herter signs proclamation in Boston for "Jimmy Fund" for cancer resear

Officials look on as Massachusetts Gov. Christian Herter signs proclamation in Boston for "Jimmy Fund" for cancer resear

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Governor Christian A. Herter declared September 1st to 15th as Jimmy Time in Massachusetts to support the Jimmy Fund for Children's Cancer Research. The initiative is co-sponsored by the Variety Clubs of New England and the Boston Red Sox. Key figures like Martin J. Mullen and Larry Woodall were present to receive the proclamation. The event highlighted the collaboration between the Variety Clubs, baseball, and the motion picture industry for a humanitarian cause.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Jimmy Time period proclaimed by Governor Herter?

To support Children's Cancer Research

To honor Governor Herter's achievements

To promote tourism in Massachusetts

To celebrate the Boston Red Sox

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the co-sponsors of the Jimmy Time initiative?

The Massachusetts State Government and Harvard University

The Boston Celtics and New England Patriots

The Variety Clubs of New England and the Boston Red Sox

The Children's Cancer Research Foundation and MIT

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is Martin J. Mullen associated with?

The Massachusetts State Government

The Boston Red Sox

The Children's Cancer Research Foundation

The Variety Clubs of New England

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following was present to witness the signing of the proclamation?

The Governor of New York

The Mayor of Boston

Rudolph King, motor vehicles registrar

The President of the United States

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What industries are united in the cause supported by the proclamation?

Agriculture and Manufacturing

Baseball and Motion Picture

Healthcare and Finance

Technology and Education