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Joseph McCarthy

He could destroy political careers on a whim. Even the president of the United States treaded warily around Joe McCarthy. Said Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Never get in a pissing match with a skunk.&qu ... read this biography

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Margaret Chase Smith

Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman elected to both houses of Congress. She was the first woman to enter the Senate without being appointed to the position. During World War II, she was the only ... read this biography

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

34th President (1953-1961) This information is from the Whitehouse: Presidents of the United States

Bringing to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in ... read this biography

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