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Born October 9, 1860 • New Hampshire
Died August 7, 1927 (aged 66) • Boston • Massachusetts
Title / Office governor (1921-1927), Philippines
Awards And Honors Medal of Honor
Role In Preparedness Movement • Spanish-American War

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