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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.
Phyllis McGinley
Born: March 21, 1905
Died: February 22, 1978 (aged 72)
Bio: Phyllis McGinley was a Pulitzer Prize winning American author of children's books and poetry. Her poetry was in the style of light verse, specializing in humor, satiric tone and the positive aspects of suburban life.
Known for:
- Saint-watching (1969)
- The plain princess (1945)
- The Most Wonderful Doll in the World (1950)
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (1956)
- A pocketful of wry (1940)
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