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“Free men are the strongest men.”

Quote by Wendell Willkie

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Wendell Willkie

Wendell Willkie was an American lawyer and politician, best known for his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1940. Born on February 18, 1892, in Elwood, Indiana, he passed away on October 8, 1944. Willkie was a prominent figure in the Republican Party and served as the governor of New York before his presidential campaign. more

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