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Trump Restores Presidential Fitness Test Award

WGN Radio 720 Washington D.C. 8d6d Impact 5

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in the Oval Office this morning to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award. The assessment, which originated in the 1950s, includes a mile run, sit-ups, push-ups, a sit-and-reach test, and a shuttle run. The administration stated the move aims to defend athletic traditions and promote excellence and competitiveness in students. The proclamation was signed Tuesday morning. The office was tasked with restoring the award as part of the administration's actions. The administration stated it is working to defend American athletic traditions. No specific implementation dates or program details were provided in the announcement. The program previously shifted focus from competition to personal health during the Obama administration. Trump described the test as the gold standard of fitness.

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in the Oval Office this morning to restore the Presidential Fitness Test Award. The assessment, which originated in the 1950s, includes a mile run, sit-ups, push-ups, a sit-and-reach test, and a shuttle run. The administration stated the move aims to defend athletic traditions and promote excellence and competitiveness in students. The proclamation was signed Tuesday morning. The office was tasked with restoring the award as part of the administration's actions. The administration stated it is working to defend American athletic traditions. No specific implementation dates or program details were provided in the announcement. The program previously shifted focus from competition to personal health during the Obama administration. Trump described the test as the gold standard of fitness. President Donald Trump met with the press in the Oval Office and discussed his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The decision follows an event at the White House involving children. The President's interactions with the children during the event reportedly drew controversy.

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WGN Radio 720

“President Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test Award. He signed a proclamation in the Oval Office to restore the award this morning.”

WTOP Washington DC

“President Trump announcing he's bringing back the presidential.”

CNR Voice of China

“前总统特朗普恢复了总统体能奖,该奖项旨在表彰在体能方面的成就。”

CRI Huayu Global

“特朗普恢复总统体能测试奖”

CNR Voice of China

“特朗普恢复了总统体能测试奖。”

CNR Voice of China

“特朗普恢复了总统体能奖。”

CNR Voice of China

“Trump Restores Presidential Fitness Test Award”

1010 WINS NYC

“He signed the proclamation to revive the school program that measured students' overall physical fitness. The test started back in the 1950s, included a mile run, sit-ups, push-ups, a sit-and-reach test, a shuttle run.”

NBC News Radio

“President Trump signed a proclamation in the Oval Office to restore the award Tuesday morning.”

NBC News Radio

“Office to restore the award Tuesday morning. This comes after Trump reestablished...”

NBC News Radio

“President Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test Award. My administration's working very hard to defend America's cherished athletic traditions.”

Mastodon

“The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools”

KIRO FM Seattle

“President Trump is bringing back the presidential fitness test award. The president signed a proclamation to revive the program that measured students' overall physical fitness.”

NBC News Radio

“President Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test Award. My administration's working very hard to defend America's cherished athletic tradition.”

NBC News Radio

“My administration's working very hard to defend America's cherished athletic tradition.”

NBC News Radio

“Award. My administration's working very hard to defend America's cherished athletic tradition.”

KYW Newsradio 1060

“President Trump signs an executive order that he says will restore the presidential physical fitness test to all American schools, reviving a competitive school-based fitness program that was phased out during the Obama administration.”

NBC News Radio

“President Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test Award.”

CNR Economic Voice

“Trump restores presidential fitness test award”

VOH Ho Chi Minh City

“Trump Restores Presidential Fitness Test Award”

VOH Ho Chi Minh City

“President Trump has restored the Presidential Fitness Test award.”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“美国总统特朗普在白宫台圆形办公室会见传媒时,再次谈及他与国家主席习近平之间的关系。他引用两人有很好的关系,对方是料不及的人,彼此相处得很好。特朗普说美方与中方有很多生意往来,赚了很多钱,情况有别于以往。”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“美国总统特朗普在白宫台圆形办公室会见传媒时,再次谈及他与国家主席习近平之间的关系。”

NBC News Radio

“President Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test Award. He signed a proclamation in the Oval Office to restore the award on...”

CNN Turk Radyo

“الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب وقع قراراً لإعادة بدء اختبار القوة البدنية في المدارس الحكومية كل عام.”

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