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“Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.”

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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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