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Quote by Clinton D. McKinnon

“Remember your past mistakes just long enough to profit by them.”

Quote by Clinton D. McKinnon

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Clinton D. McKinnon

Clinton D. McKinnon was an American politician born on February 5, 1906, and passed away on December 29, 2001. He held several significant positions in his political career and had a profound impact on the development of American politics. more

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