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GOV. VILSACK TO PAY TRIBUTE TO HARRY HOPKINS WITH IOWA AWARD
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Gov. Tom Vilsack, D-Iowa, issued the following press release:
Gov. Tom Vilsack will present the family of Iowa-native Harry Hopkins with the Iowa Award on Monday. The Depression era leader and confidant of two presidents will be honored during a ceremony at Hopkins' alma mater, Grinnell College. Grinnell President Russell K. Osgood will also participate in the ceremony.
"It is a privilege to honor Harry Hopkins with the Iowa Award," said Governor Vilsack. "Hopkins served our country during one of its darkest periods. From helping to implement President Roosevelt's social welfare programs ...
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