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Also Known As Dean Gooderham Acheson
Born April 11, 1893 • MiddletownConnecticut
Died October 12, 1971 (aged 78) • Maryland
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize (1970)
Notable Works “Present at the Creation”
Role In Cold WarKorean WarTruman Doctrine

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