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World War II has always been of great interest to me. I've known for decades that it was just one more war the politicians suckered us into.

Harry Browne

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Harry Browne
Age: 72 †
Born: 1933
Born: June 17
Died: 2006
Died: March 1
Financial Analyst
Peace Activist
Politician
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New York City
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Harry Edson Browne
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