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Norman Vincent Peale was also a distant descendant of [[Charles Willson Peale]], the popular Victorian painter who painted the photo of [[George Washington]] popularly attributed to [[Gilbert Stewart]].
 
Norman Vincent Peale was also a distant descendant of [[Charles Willson Peale]], the popular Victorian painter who painted the photo of [[George Washington]] popularly attributed to [[Gilbert Stewart]].
  
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Revision as of 13:20, June 11, 2007

Norman Vincent Peale was a prominent American preacher and writer who praised the power of positive thinking. He wrote many books, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan.

Norman Vincent Peale once said, Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that. However, he was also a practicing Freemason.[1]

Norman Vincent Peale was also a distant descendant of Charles Willson Peale, the popular Victorian painter who painted the photo of George Washington popularly attributed to Gilbert Stewart.