My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great… — John H. Johnson

My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and hard work. She believed passionately in education.

John H. JohnsonBusinessman · American · 1918 – 2005

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