"In times of war, it is often best to look to our history to see how past generations of Americans dealt with the loss of their countrymen in just causes."

History, War, Americans, Causes

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"In times of war, it is often best to look to our history to see how past generations of Americans dealt with the loss of their countrymen in just causes."

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"History is an endless repetition of the wrong way of living."

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"I try hard to convince them it's important - but there's a history of discomfort with minorities voting in some parts of this country, so most especially the older people have to get accustomed to it."

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"Whatever we do or fail to do will influence the course of history."

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"The nature of journalism has been the enemy of idealism and the source of cynicism among American reporters and editors throughout our history."

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"One poll shows that by 61 percent to 29 percent Americans under 40 say that Social Security needs to be fixed."

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"The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world."

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