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(1912–2005), British prime minister (1976–79),
born in Portsmouth. He served in the Royal Navy during World War
II and was elected to Parliament for the Labour party in 1945. Callaghan
was chancellor of the Exchequer (1964–67), home secretary
(1967–70), and foreign secretary (1974–76) in
the two governments headed by
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CALLAGHAN, James, Baron
CALLAGHAN, James, Baron. (1912–2005), British prime minister (1976–79), born in Portsmouth. Callaghan was chancellor of the Exchequer (1964–67), home secretary (1967–70), and foreign secretary . . .
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