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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... interest in the problems of our na- tional life and a deeper understanding of the meaning and aims of democracy . A widespread desire to stimulate intelligent patriotism through exposition of our national ideals and study of the world's ...
... interest in the problems of our na- tional life and a deeper understanding of the meaning and aims of democracy . A widespread desire to stimulate intelligent patriotism through exposition of our national ideals and study of the world's ...
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... interests that are at stake and trembles for the re- sult . As he reads speech after speech he discovers . that liberty is not a matter of course , but has been wrung from enemies bit by bit through blood and sweat . Through the words ...
... interests that are at stake and trembles for the re- sult . As he reads speech after speech he discovers . that liberty is not a matter of course , but has been wrung from enemies bit by bit through blood and sweat . Through the words ...
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... interest in the abstract theory of rights and govern- ment . Under these circumstances it is natural that the thirteen colonies under British rule resented fiercely any interference with their personal rights . Especially after the ...
... interest in the abstract theory of rights and govern- ment . Under these circumstances it is natural that the thirteen colonies under British rule resented fiercely any interference with their personal rights . Especially after the ...
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... interest which re- conciles them to British government . 10. My idea is nothing more . Refined policy ever has been the parent of confusion , and ever will be so as long as the world endures . Plain good intention , which is as easily ...
... interest which re- conciles them to British government . 10. My idea is nothing more . Refined policy ever has been the parent of confusion , and ever will be so as long as the world endures . Plain good intention , which is as easily ...
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... interests and feelings of the human race . You could at no time do so without guilt ; and be assured you will not be ... interest of his country , formed by a long course of enlightened and discriminating experience . 18. Sir , I should ...
... interests and feelings of the human race . You could at no time do so without guilt ; and be assured you will not be ... interest of his country , formed by a long course of enlightened and discriminating experience . 18. Sir , I should ...
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