Linda McMahon

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/linda-mcmahon

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. When was Linda McMahon born?October 4, 1948
2. Where was Linda McMahon born?New Bern, North Carolina
3. What is the career?Business executive, politician, former professional wrestling executive
4. What is the political affiliation?Republican Party
5. Who is Linda McMahon?Linda McMahon is a businesswoman who grew WWE into a worldwide company and later worked in government to help small businesses and education.
6. What did she do with WWE?She was president and CEO from 1980 to 2009, turning WWE into a global entertainment empire and even appearing in on‑screen storylines.

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United States Secretary of Education: The principal advisor to the President on federal education policy and the head of the U.S. Department of Education.
Civic Programs: Initiatives designed to encourage citizen participation and improve communities.