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Thread similar to the Military History thread, but dealing with political figures and major political events. The first person who submits the entire correct answer has the opportunity to pose the next question. 


First question: [a three parter, no less!]

This elected leader wrote letters to Kermit. Some of the letters dealt with the necessity for all persons to have sense of idealism. A sentence in one of the letters was reproduced publicly and became a famous piece of advice often quoted in business.

Who is the leader?

Who is Kermit?

What was the quote?
 
Who is the leader?  He's an American

Who is Kermit?    Kermit is his son

What was the quote?  the quote was more of a warning
 
The quote:

"If a man does not have an ideal and try to live up to it, then he becomes a mean, base and sordid creature, no matter how successful."

Said by Theodore Roosevelt

( I confess to having to google to be accurate with the quote).
 
My turn:

Identify the Soviet intelligence officer with a famous artistic pedigree who penetrated the highest ranks of the Third Reich.

(Hints will be forthcoming if necessary).
 
Wrong.  Bormann was not of 'artistic pedigree'.  His father was a postal clerk.
 
....ohhhh.  Good answer but it wasn't what I had in mind.  The distiction being that Sorge had a distinguished political pedigree not an artistic one.

Another hint:  The person I am looking for is a woman.
 
Ummmm.  Good guess but no... I don't think Eva Braun has ever been suspected of being a Soviet Intelligence Officer.. although I stand to be corrected.
 
Good job!  My next hint was going to be something to the effect that the answer had been right in front of you everytime you read a clue!

 
Ah I am not good in history. May be someone else should take a shot at it.

Regards,
TN2IC
 
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