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“I am not interested in the support of anybody who stands for any form of prejudice as to anybody's race or religion. . . . I have no place in my philosophy for such beliefs.”

Quote by Wendell Willkie

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Wendell Willkie
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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