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“Let me say that the credit belongs to the boys in the back rooms. It isn't the man who sits in the limelight like me who should have the praise.”

Quote by Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook

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Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook

Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook was a prominent politician. Born on May 25, 1879, and died on June 9, 1964, he made a significant impact on the political stages of both Canada and the United Kingdom, known for his business acumen and media influence. more

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