As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness.
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The best policy is to declare victory and leave.
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Birth: | 20th August, 1892 |
Death: | 19th November, 1984 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Farmer, Politician |
George David Aiken was born in Dummerston, Vermont, USA. He was an American farmer, author, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 64th Governor of Vermont from 1937–1941. before serving in the United States Senate for 34 years, from 1941 to 1975. He was a Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1931-1935. He was a Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives from 1933-1935. He published Pioneering With Wildflowers in 1933 and Pioneering With Fruits and Berries in 1936. He also served as president of the Vermont Horticultural Society from 1917–1918.
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