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“You can't know who you are, as a nation or a people, unless you know where you've been.”

Quote by Eric Sevareid

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Eric Sevareid was an accomplished American journalist known for his contributions to broadcasting and television. Born on November 26, 1912, and passing away on July 9, 1992, Sevareid held several significant positions during his career, including senior news analyst and anchor of the CBS Evening News. more

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