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Identify chief elected officials of the executive branch and where they work.

a. President (leader of our nation) and Washington, D.C. – White House

b. Governor (leader of our state) and Atlanta, GA – State Capitol Building

c. Mayor (leader of a city) and city hall

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Ivan Allen Jr.

Ivan Allen Jr.

1911-2003
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1890-1971
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1938-2003
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