Norman Eric Kirk (6 January 1923 - 31 August 1974), was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 until his sudden death in 1974. He led the Parliamentary wing of the New Zealand Labour Party from 1965 to 1974. Kirk had a reputation as the most formidable debater of his time. Wikipedia
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