Happy Birthday, Mr. President

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/happy-birthday--mr--president

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event venue?Madison Square Garden, New York City
2. What is the monroe's death date?August 4, 1962
3. What was Marilyn Monroe's special birthday song for President Kennedy?She sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" at a gala on May 19, 1962.
4. Where did the performance take place?It was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Socio-political climate: The combination of social and political factors that characterize a particular era or situation.
Sex symbol: A famous person, usually a woman, who is considered to be very sexually attractive by the public.
Cultural touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and serves as a point of reference or connection for many people.