Loretta Swit

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/loretta-swit

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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 Loretta Swit born?November 4, 1937
2. Where was Loretta Swit born?Passaic, New Jersey, USA
3. What is the original name?Loretta Jane Szwed
4. What is the television debut?Appeared in 'The Phil Silvers Show' in 1960
5. Who is Loretta Swit?Loretta Swit is an American actress best known for playing Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on the TV show MASH.
6. What was Loretta Swit's role on MASH?She played Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan, a stern but caring nurse who became a beloved character.

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Emmy Award: A prestigious award presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television.
Advocacy: The act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy, often through campaigning and public awareness.