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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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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

Cassin and John Eriksen created the Drexel Fund, an investment pool to seed new Catholic schools across the country with $85 million being raised from venture philanthropists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2015

Bust of Lieutenant Cassin, in uniform, facing the right.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

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