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“His response was remarkable for its irrelevance, if for nothing else.”

Quote by Elizabeth Kenny

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Elizabeth Kenny

Elizabeth Kenny was an individual of an unknown profession, born on September 20, 1880, and passed away on November 30, 1952. more

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