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Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore had no idea of her family’s true role in American history.

Does it surprise you that your Smith line leads to a soldier who served in two different Wars? It doesn’t actually. Knowing my father, I’m not surprised. That’s so interesting. Wow, that’s unfortunate, that’s tough. Two wars, bad luck.

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