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The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.
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Birth: | 23rd April, 1834 |
Death: | 5th April, 1928 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Lawyer, Politician |
Chauncey Mitchell Depew was born in Peekskill, New York. He was an American lawyer and politician. He was a United States Senator from New York from 1899 to 1911. He was admitted to the bar in March, 1858; opened an office and practiced in Peekskill until 1861. In 1865 DePew was appointed and confirmed United States Minister to Japan, but declined the appointment to pursue his career as a railroad and business lawyer.
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