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The Wit and Sass of Harry S Truman
He's a master of the thrice-told tale. Hang around
August
1
1971
Robert Alan Aurthur
Robert Grossman
The Wit and Sass of Harry S Truman
Robert Alan Aurthur
August
1
1971
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PERSONALITY
The Wit and Sass of Harry S Truman
He's a master of the thrice-told tale. Hang around
August
1
1971
Robert Alan Aurthur
Robert Grossman
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