Landmarks of Liberty: The Growth of American Political Ideals as Recorded in Speeches from Otis to Hughes, Ed. with Introduction and Notes |
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... cause is essential to the progress of liberty and democracy , the contest is not lost . Another hero takes up the struggle and sooner or later wins ; for civilization is ever moving toward something better and will continue viii ...
... cause is essential to the progress of liberty and democracy , the contest is not lost . Another hero takes up the struggle and sooner or later wins ; for civilization is ever moving toward something better and will continue viii ...
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... cause , as I engaged in it from principle . I was solicited to argue this cause as advocate - general ; and because I would not , I have been charged with desertion from my office . To this charge I can give a very sufficient answer . I ...
... cause , as I engaged in it from principle . I was solicited to argue this cause as advocate - general ; and because I would not , I have been charged with desertion from my office . To this charge I can give a very sufficient answer . I ...
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... cause than I ever will take again , although my engaging in this and another popular cause has raised much resent- ment . But I think that I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for con- science's ...
... cause than I ever will take again , although my engaging in this and another popular cause has raised much resent- ment . But I think that I can sincerely declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for con- science's ...
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... cause , on a sound bottom , the force of this country can crush America to atoms . I know the valor of your troops . I know the skill of your officers . There is not a company of foot that has served in America out of which you may not ...
... cause , on a sound bottom , the force of this country can crush America to atoms . I know the valor of your troops . I know the skill of your officers . There is not a company of foot that has served in America out of which you may not ...
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... cause which comprehends almost every ques- tion relative to the common rights of mankind , almost every question of policy and legislation , it should be re- solved to proceed with so little circumspection , or rather with so much ...
... cause which comprehends almost every ques- tion relative to the common rights of mankind , almost every question of policy and legislation , it should be re- solved to proceed with so little circumspection , or rather with so much ...
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