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“Here, in the dread tribunal of last resort, valor contended against valor. Here brave men struggled and died for the right as God gave them to see the right.”

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Adlai Stevenson I
Adlai Stevenson I

Adlai Stevenson I, born on October 23, 1835, and died on June 14, 1914, was a former Vice President of the United States. He was a prominent political figure known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to public service. more

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