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“It is time that the great center of our people, who reject the violence and unreasonableness of both the extreme right and the extreme left, searched their consciences, mustered their moral and physical courage, shed their intimidated silence, and declare their consciences.”

Quote by Margaret Chase Smith

Book:Declaration of conscience

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Declaration of conscience

This book delves into the complexities of moral choices and the struggle to maintain one's conscience amidst societal pressures and personal conflicts. more

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Margaret Chase Smith

Margaret Chase Smith was a distinguished American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Maine. Born on December 14, 1897, she was the first woman to serve in both houses of the Maine state legislature and the first woman to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. Known for her conservative views and her stance against McCarthyism, Smith passed away on May 29, 1995. more

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