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“He [John F. Kennedy] might have envisioned himself being "alone, at the top" but, like Woodrow Wilson, he would find out that not even a President moves free of human entanglement, human needs, human illusions; not even a President can be independent of those around him.”

Quote by Tom Wicker

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Tom Wicker, born on June 18, 1927, was an accomplished American journalist. He is renowned for his exceptional career in the news industry, known for his in-depth investigative reporting and sharp political insights. more

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