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The 126 Year Old Man Sylvester McGee Amazes Nation
Sylvester McGee, claiming to be 126, is reputed to be the oldest man in the United States. He describes a life spanning slavery, Civil War service, and multiple marriages, with strong vitality and a fondness for women, tobacco, and church hymns. Medical experts have repeatedly examined him, noting sound organs and good health, aside from a receding hairline.
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