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Remember running the mile in school? The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back

The Presidential Fitness Test, a Cold War-era physical assessment once common in U.S. schools, is making a comeback after being replaced during the Obama administration. Former President Trump is reviving it, citing both health benefits for kids and patriotic symbolism.

Remember running the mile in school? The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back

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The Presidential Fitness Test, a Cold War-era physical assessment once common in U.S. schools, is making a comeback after being replaced during the Obama administration. Former President Trump is reviving it, citing both health benefits for kids and patriotic symbolism.
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