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Dirksen
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Dirk·sen  (dûrksn), Everett McKinley 1896-1969.
American politician who represented Illinois in the U.S. Congress (1933-1969) and was known for his flamboyant oratory.


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With apologies to Everett Dirksen, a half-billion here and a half-billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.
Everett Dirksen and His Presidents: How a Senate Giant Shaped American Politics.
Everett Dirksen of Illinois played a somewhat similar role in helping Lyndon Johnson push the 1964 Civil Rights Act through the Senate.
 
 
 
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