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There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just as gambling and lust for money have been known to do
Harry S. Truman
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Harry S. Truman
Age: 88 †
Born: 1884
Born: May 8
Died: 1972
Died: December 26
33Rd U.S. President
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