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535: Origin Story
Act Four

Bill Clinton's 7-Year-Old Brother

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Reporter Mary Wiltenburg tells the story of a little boy stymied by the question "Where do you come from?" (8 minutes)

You can read more of the family’s stories on Mary’s website.

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Mary Wiltenburg

Song:

“Dear John” by John Lennon

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Act Four: Bill Clinton’s 7-year-old Brother

Reporter Mary Wiltenburg tells the story of a little boy stymied by the question "Where do you come from?" (8 minutes)
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