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One third of the people of the world are asleep at any given moment. The other two thirds are awake and probably stirring up trouble somewhere.
Dean Rusk
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Dean Rusk
Age: 85 †
Born: 1909
Born: February 9
Died: 1994
Died: December 20
Diplomat
Former United States Secretary Of State
Lawyer
Politician
University Teacher
Cherokee County
Georgia
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