In the context of American political history, which of the following statements is true of the religion of presidential candidates?
A. For most of American history, presidential candidates were Greek Orthodox Christians.
B. Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis was a member of the Latter-Day Saints, commonly called the Mormons.
C. In 1928, Democrat Al Smith became the first Protestant to run for president on a major-party ticket.
D. In 1960, Democrat John F. Kennedy was elected as the first Catholic president.
E. In 2012, two of the top three finishers in the Republican primaries were Protestants.
Answer: D
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