now i’ve watched a Miracle on Ice before, so i’ll answer the first question:
the reason why they needed the win was because it was a way to uplift hope and set aside the differences between them. this was also a meaningful victory to many Americans
B - A hoplite would alter their shield.
Their shield was made of wood, leather or bronze and could be decorated with inverted V-shape for the Spartan hoplites or the gorgon from Greek Mythology.
Americas president is Joe Biden
David Sarnoff and William Paley
14 would be overproduction