Even after being elected to office, he kept his personal number in the phone book.
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He drew national attention by walking 1,300 miles through Iowa for his campaign.
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He spent much of his political career working to free American prisoners overseas.
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He was reelected to Congress just weeks before his death.
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She made the pioneering decision in Boulder County, Colorado in 1975.
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He lost his legs and one arm while fighting in the Vietnam War.
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He was known for his work in civil rights and tax reform.
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He was a popular governor who was also plagued by scandals and served prison time.
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Gravel ran for president in 2008 and 2020.
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He was the first governor in U.S. history to switch political parties while in office.