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“If there were just one gift you could choose, but nothing barred, what would it be? We wish you then your own wish; you name it. Ours is liberty, now and forever.”

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Isabel Paterson

Isabel Paterson, born on January 22, 1886, was an accomplished journalist and writer from the United States. Known for her distinctive writing style and unwavering support for liberalism, Paterson's career spanned various fields, including politics, economics, and social commentary. more

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