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Who's Board of Peace and who's bored of peace? The quiz knows — do you?

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published January 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM CST

From left: A Beckham scion, a second lady and a first-time Oscar nominee.

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Holly J. Morris

Holly J. Morris works on NPR's Training team. She was an editor at The Washington Post Express, National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report, and a college teacher.