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Snell was born in Colton, New York (located in St. Lawrence County). He attended public schools and later graduated in 1894 from [[Amherst College]], where he met future president [[Calvin Coolidge]].<ref name=clarksonbio/> Both shared traditional [[conservative]] values, especially supporting [[free-market]] economics.
 
Snell was born in Colton, New York (located in St. Lawrence County). He attended public schools and later graduated in 1894 from [[Amherst College]], where he met future president [[Calvin Coolidge]].<ref name=clarksonbio/> Both shared traditional [[conservative]] values, especially supporting [[free-market]] economics.
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Having learned the importance of hard work and self-discipline from his father, who worked in the [[lumber]] industry, Snell established a number of businesses prior to his political career.<ref name=clarksonbio/>
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Having learned the importance of hard work and self-discipline from his father, who worked in the [[lumber]] industry, Snell established a number of businesses prior to his political career.<ref name=clarksonbio/> His work in lumber camps during summers helped establish respect which helped organize a [[grassroots]] support base that propelled his election to Congress.
    
==U.S. House of Representatives==
 
==U.S. House of Representatives==
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