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The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Hamilton
Missouri
Independent
Multiplies
Close
Fist
Strength
Fists
Economy
Units
Five
Separation
Separate
Fingers
Organization

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