You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: BUMPED FROM THE COVER OF TIME 
Clue: A cover titled "Declining American Birthrate" was canceled in 1974 when this man was pardoned

Answer: richard m. nixon


Question: Category: BIRDS 
Clue: The willow ptarmigan, which makes its home in Arctic areas, is this state's official bird

Answer: alaska


Question: Category: GROOMING AIDS 
Clue: Applicator that lent its name to a derby for women pilots

Answer:
powder puff