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... knew how to live and how to die ; who proved their truth by ities which are essential to the well - being of a masterful race the virtues of gentleness , of patriotism , and of lofty adherence their endeavor ; and who joined to the ...
... knew how to live and how to die ; who proved their truth by ities which are essential to the well - being of a masterful race the virtues of gentleness , of patriotism , and of lofty adherence their endeavor ; and who joined to the ...
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... knew nothing of what had happened until the Ameri- cans had actually entered the streets of the lit- tle village . Rushing forward , Clark's men soon penned the regulars within their fort , where they kept them surrounded all night ...
... knew nothing of what had happened until the Ameri- cans had actually entered the streets of the lit- tle village . Rushing forward , Clark's men soon penned the regulars within their fort , where they kept them surrounded all night ...
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... knew , and it was this which nerved his arm . The results justified his forethought . The victories of Trenton and Princeton restored the failing spirits of the people , and , what was hardly less impor- tant , produced a deep ...
... knew , and it was this which nerved his arm . The results justified his forethought . The victories of Trenton and Princeton restored the failing spirits of the people , and , what was hardly less impor- tant , produced a deep ...
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... knew better than Washington the cost . no one , indeed , never sions , so well the exact state of affairs ; for he , conspicuously among great men , always looked facts fearlessly in the face , and deceived himself . He was under no ...
... knew better than Washington the cost . no one , indeed , never sions , so well the exact state of affairs ; for he , conspicuously among great men , always looked facts fearlessly in the face , and deceived himself . He was under no ...
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... knew not how stood their ground . There was som at last the Marseillais fired a the Swiss fired . They were dis and their fire was effective . There by still ing , Then and troops , heavy slaughter and the mob recoiled , lea their ...
... knew not how stood their ground . There was som at last the Marseillais fired a the Swiss fired . They were dis and their fire was effective . There by still ing , Then and troops , heavy slaughter and the mob recoiled , lea their ...
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