Who was the only bachelor to lead the nation? by Borgna Brunner Presidents Who Were Related to Each Other John Adams was the father of John Quincy Adams. James Madison and…
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politicianBorn: 3/24/1902Birthplace: Owosso, Mich. A prominent lawyer and district attorney in New York City (1937–41), Dewey went on to serve as governor of New York from 1943 to 1955. He ran for…
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