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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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The Lebanese philosopher Charles Malik and the French jurist René Cassin had little in common.

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

The United States destroyer Cassin had an encounter with a German submarine on October 16, 1917.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various

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