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“When Franklin drew the lightning from the clouds, he little dreamed that in the evolution of science his discovery would illuminate the torch of Liberty for France and America. The rays from this beacon, lighting this gateway to the continent, will welcome the poor and the persecuted with the hope and promise of homes and citizenship.”

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Book:The Library of Oratory: Ancient and Modern, with Critical Studies of the World's Great Orators by Eminent Essayists
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The Library of Oratory: Ancient and Modern, with Critical Studies of the World's Great Orators by Eminent Essayists

This book is a scholarly compilation that includes a wide range of speeches and oratory styles spanning from ancient times to the modern era. It offers in-depth critical studies of the world's most celebrated orators, as interpreted by respected essayists. more

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Chauncey Depew
Chauncey Depew

Chauncey Depew was a prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator. Born on April 23, 1834, and passing away on April 5, 1928, Depew made significant contributions to both business and legislation during his political career. more

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