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Quote by Charlotte Whitton

“When one must, one can.”

Quote by Charlotte Whitton

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Charlotte Whitton

Charlotte Whitton was a Canadian politician who served as the Mayor of Ottawa. Born on March 8, 1896, and passing away on January 25, 1975, Whitton was dedicated to improving urban infrastructure and advancing social reforms during her tenure as mayor. more

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