Word: penrhyndeudraeth
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From his home in the bleak Welsh town of Penrhyndeudraeth, the philosopher-peer sent Moscow a plea for moderation that prompted Khrushchev's first reaction to the U.S. Cuban blockade, hinting that a summit might be useful. Later, when Moscow backed down. Russell had extravagant praise for Khrushchev's "sanity and magnanimity." Kennedy's first billet-doux from Bertie labeled the blockade "a threat to human survival," and drew a curt snub. Undismayed, the peacemaker of Penrhyndeudraeth churned out more letters...
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