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2. JFK instituted these standards to get the baby boomers ready for military service

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 02:22 AM

Aug 1

Just in time for the Vietnam War.

I'm all for fitness standards, but maybe the fat, out of shape president is the wrong messenger to do this.

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Hated this in school! HeartsCanHope Aug 1 #1