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The 44th president, Barack Obama, an executive producer with Michelle on the show, approached David to do something for the semiquincentennial.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

"On many occasions its come to that decision, if my children want do after-school club or I do something for myself, then my children do that club," she said.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

“These were consumer-based lawsuits, so you would think they’d actually do something for consumers with everything that they stipulated that this company did wrong,” Sanchez said.

From Salon Apr. 12, 2026

“Now I’m going to do something for my country of origin.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

They talked about how nice it would be for those who were familiar with the United States to go back and do something for the Fatherland.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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