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Tony Blair: The Social-Conservative Who Moved Labour To The Right

Tony Blair Tony Blair was a unique politician. His charm and ability to persuade people were second to none. Once he was in full-flow his debating skills and oratory flair were commanding. He was also the Labour leader who moved the party’s philosophy from that of the left to right-of-centre. During his tenure Blair’s party was

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Margaret Thatcher: A Costly Legacy

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Margaret Thatcher A Costly Legacy Photo By Jay Galvin With the death of Margaret Thatcher closure has come to the reign of one of the most divisive and controversial figures in world politics. To some she was a hard-nosed woman who stood up to the worker unions, closed-down uncompetitive businesses and restored Great Britain’s economy.

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Mary McAleese: Former President Of Ireland

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Mary McAleese, was born Mary Patricia Leneghan, in Ardoyne, Belfast, on June 27, 1951. The first born of a family of nine other children. Mary McAleese grew up in Northern Ireland, at the height of ‘the troubles’ and just like other families, at the time, her own family suffered attacks and murder attempts. In the

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John F Kennedy: The Man Behind The Image

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As people, we have a habit of placing our more successful and famous peers upon pedestals. We cherish them, we worship them and we create their image to suit our desires. Essentially, those that are deemed worthy are distorted and sanitised into perfect people. We make them into something that they never were or could

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Barack Obama: New Leader Filling The Void

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Barack Obama has cut almost a revolutionary path through politics. A highly skilled orator, he has managed to do the seemingly impossible, give politician’s credibility and respect. As life in the presidency has become increasingly difficult, Obama’s diplomacy skills are being tested increasingly more and more. Already a trailblazer in so many ways, the 44th

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Jesse Ventura: Wrestler Turned Controversial Author and Politican

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Jesse Ventura is one of Americas most fascinating political figures. Known for his controversial views, Ventura has a pragmatic approach and has never been afraid to speak hide. Born James George Janos, Jesse Ventura was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 15, 1951, to Bernice Martha and George William Janos. Under the adopted name Jesse Ventura,

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Hillary Rodham Clinton: U.S. Secretary Of State

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Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton the eldest daughter of Dorothy and Hugh Rodham, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. Hillary’s brother Hugh was born in 1950, and Tony, followed in 1954. Hillary Rodham was brought up in a happy disciplined home in Park Ridge, Illinois, where she was encouraged to study hard. She