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Medal , MEDALS
The significance of Jewish medals is both historical and artistic; they illustrate the history of the Jews in the widest sense of the word. (S… Anatole France , France, Anatole
BORN: 1844, Paris, France
DIED: 1924, Tours, France
NATIONALITY: French
GENRE: Drama, fiction, poetry
MAJOR WORKS:
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Soviet gymmast
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Medal of Honor
The highest American decoration for valor is the Medal of Honor. In separate army, navy, and air force versions,…
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