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Malcolm Fraser

Malcolm Fraser, former Prime Minister of Australia, was born on May 21, 1930, and passed away on March 20, 2015. He served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983, being one of the youngest prime ministers in Australian history. Fraser is known for his foreign policy and support for multiculturalism. more

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Book:The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations
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