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John Curtin

1885–1945 · 20th century

John Curtin was an Australian Labor politician and prime minister from 1941 until his death in 1945. After Japan entered the Second World War he declared that Australia looked to the United States, recalled troops from the Middle East and worked closely with General Douglas MacArthur. He is widely regarded as one of Australia's most effective wartime leaders.

John Curtin
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