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Also Known As George John Mitchell
Born August 20, 1933 (age 91) • Waterville • Maine
Title / Office United States Senate (1980-1995), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (1999)
Role In Good Friday Agreement

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