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“Surely, if Mother Nature had been consulted, she would never have consented to building a city in New Orleans.”

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Mortimer Zuckerman

Mortimer Zuckerman is a distinguished media proprietor. Born on June 4, 1937, he has made substantial contributions to the media industry through his ownership of various media outlets, including the New York Daily News and U.S. News & World Report. more

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