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How did Life magazine describe O'Hair in 1964?

  • The most loved woman

  • A national treasure

  • The most hated woman

  • An American icon

Answer

The description "most hated woman" used by Life magazine in 1964 referred to Madalyn Murray O'Hair, an outspoken atheist and founder of the American Atheists organization. O'Hair's aggressive advocacy for the separation of church and state, including her legal challenges against religious practices in public institutions, made her a controversial figure and drew significant criticism and hostility from religious groups.
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