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Rusk, Dean

Syllabification: (Rusk, Dean)
Pronunciation: /rəsk/

Entry from US Dictionary

Definition of Rusk, Dean
  • (1909–94), US educator and statesman; full name David Dean Rusk. He served as secretary of state under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson 1961–69 and was a strong proponent of US involvement in Vietnam.

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Definition of Rusk, Dean in the US English dictionary
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