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Everyone can recognize history when it happens. Everyone can recognize history after is has happened but only the wise man knows at the moment what is vital and permanent, what is lasting and memorable.

Winston Churchill

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Winston Churchill
Age: 90 †
Born: 1874
Born: November 30
Died: 1965
Died: January 24
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