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Hattersley supported John Smith in his successful bid for the leadership, but - having turned 65 - left Parliament at the 1997 election.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

He believes that CEO John Smith will drive the change needed to improve margins.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

When Captain John Smith and the British colonists first came to the Jamestown colony in Virginia in the early 17th century, he recorded two goldsmiths, a jeweler and two refiners on the ship, Gordon says.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

The company said John Smith, the incoming president and chief executive of FedEx Freight, will also serve on the board, along with eight independent directors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

—Pocahontas speaking to Captain John Smith when they met in England in the year 1616 or 1617.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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