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President Witherspoon

Ineffectual planetary president.

minor

Also known as President Witherspoon, Witherspoon, this spineless nincompoop Witherspoon

First appearance: iv

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VSVirgil SammsSMSenator MorganJKJack KinnisonKNKnobosJSJill SammsPWPresident Witherspoon

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  • Other

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  • Alien scientists and delegates
  • Protagonist
  • Core Lensman founders

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See President Witherspoon in iv