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    The American Thunderbolt
    The American Thunderbolt
    The American Thunderbolt
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    The American Thunderbolt

    By Terrence L. Prosinski

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    Time Signatures Publications brings another iconic American founding father to life in this series. The only immigrant founding father of America does not have a famous memorial or towering monument to his credit, but as George Will proclaims, if you want to know his impact on American life just look around, you're living in it. Find out just who is the American Thunderbolt.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTerrence L. Prosinski
    Release dateSep 28, 2013
    ISBN9781301901531
    The American Thunderbolt
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    Terrence L. Prosinski

    Terrence Prosinski, M.Ed,Ed.S, is a special education instructor in Northeast,Ohio. When he needs a break from eight nephews and nieces, he can be found competing in triathlons and at the local movie theater.

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