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Cassin

American  
[ka-san] / kaˈsɛ̃ /

noun

  1. René 1887–1976, French diplomat and human-rights advocate: at the United Nations 1946–68; Nobel Peace Prize 1968.


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For Cassin, human dignity was a bulwark against another Holocaust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morrison returned from India and, on Denali in Alaska, climbed Cassin Ridge and skied down the Messner Couloir.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

The discovery was made in the area of Cassin Drive and Quintana Road near the southwestern edge of the city, the Tribune reported, citing an official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022

Cassin and his wife, Margaret, raised 13 children in the home.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

"Wasn't any bluff when Denny Cassin got held up at Sing Sing," said another engineer.

From Careers of Danger and Daring by Moffett, Cleveland

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