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“In Washington I'm thought of as a conservative, but in Tennessee I'm thought of as a Bolshevik.”

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Howard Baker
Howard Baker

Howard Baker was an American politician who served as the White House Chief of Staff. Born on November 15, 1925, in Tennessee, he passed away on June 26, 2014. Baker served in the Kennedy and Nixon administrations and was known for his political wisdom and diplomatic skills. more

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