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Quote by Hubert H. Humphrey

“The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent and probing concern for the future.”

Quote by Hubert H. Humphrey

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Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert Horatio Humphrey was an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1969. Born on May 27, 1911, in Winona, Minnesota, he passed away on January 13, 1978. Humphrey was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and is known for his advocacy of civil rights, labor rights, and environmental protection. more

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