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Word: mcshain (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Real Dinger. Back in the main lobby, Truman said he had frightened the builders (John McShain Inc. of Philadelphia) into putting up a new chandelier. The old one looked like a livery-stable lantern, and he threatened to knock it down with a baseball bat if they put it up again. The state dining room is also getting a new chandelier, he said-a real dinger...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Guided Tour | 2/18/1952 | See Source »

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