Happy birthday! Doug Burgum turns 70 today

U.S. Interior SecretarU.S. Interior Secretar[[m:y;f:y;mp:ies;fp:ies] Doug Burgum is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-business man Doug Burgum has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Burgum, a cultural icon

Born Douglas John Burgum in Arthur on August 1, 1956, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Burgum's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Doug hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Doug Burgum as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Doug, you're the best!

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