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“There is a strong tendency in the United States to rally round the flag and their troops, no matter how mistaken the war.”

Quote by George McGovern

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George McGovern

George McGovern was an American historian renowned for his research on 20th-century American politics and diplomacy. His works delved deeply into the foreign and domestic policies of the United States during the Cold War, shaping the understanding of modern international relations. more

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Book:An American Journey: The Presidential Campaign Speeches of George McGovern

Source: An American Journey: The Presidential Campaign Speeches of George McGovern