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In what year did Hesburgh become president of Notre Dame?

  • 1952

  • 1942

  • 1962

  • 1972

Answer

Hesburgh was appointed as the 15th president of the University of Notre Dame in 1952, serving until 1987. During his tenure, he is credited with modernizing the university's curriculum, expanding its research capabilities, and increasing its international reputation. He also played a leading role in the social justice movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
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