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John Greenleaf Whittier

Born – December 17, 1807, near Haverhill, Massachusetts

 

Died – September 7, 1892, Hampton Falls NH

 

Winston Churchill is said to have recited the poem Barbara Freitchie to FDR while driving through Frederick, Maryland.

 

His long poem Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl brought him popular acclaim and financial security.

 

Photo (of unknown date) above made available by Wikimedia Commons at this page.

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