Quote of the day
Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them.
Manny Shinwell

Born: October 18, 1884
Died: May 8, 1986 (aged 101)
Bio: Emanuel Shinwell, Baron Shinwell known informally as Manny Shinwell, was a British trade union official, Labour politician and one of the leading figures of Red Clydeside.