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“Emancipation came to the colored race in America as a war measure. It was an act of military necessity. Manifestly it would have come without war, in the slower process of humanitarian reform and social enlightenment.”

Quote by Wendell Willkie

Book:Prefaces TO PEACE

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Prefaces TO PEACE

This book explores the theme of peace through various perspectives, including philosophical, historical, and cultural insights. more

Author

Wendell Willkie

Wendell Willkie was an American lawyer and politician, best known for his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1940. Born on February 18, 1892, in Elwood, Indiana, he passed away on October 8, 1944. Willkie was a prominent figure in the Republican Party and served as the governor of New York before his presidential campaign. more

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