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“So my father grew up in an orphanage in Boston. He was then adopted by an elderly childless couple from Maine, who gave him the name of Mitchell. He moved to Maine, and there he met my mother and was married.”

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George J. Mitchell
George J. Mitchell

George J. Mitchell is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Known for his mediation and diplomatic skills, he played a key role in resolving the Northern Ireland conflict. more

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