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“All great art ... creates in the beholder not self-satisfacti on but wonder and awe. Its great liberation is to lift us out of ourselves.”

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Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Thompson was a distinguished American journalist recognized for her incisive reporting and commentary on international issues. Born on July 9, 1893, and passing away on January 30, 1961, Thompson's career spanned several decades, during which she covered major events and figures of her era. more

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