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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.

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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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