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If a young person has any idealism at all, it's strongest about the time he finishes college.
Sargent Shriver
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Sargent Shriver
Age: 95 †
Born: 1915
Born: November 9
Died: 2011
Died: January 18
Diplomat
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Military Officer
Politician
Westminster
Maryland
Robert Sargent Shriver
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R. Sargent Shriver
Robert Sargent Shriver
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