“Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism, are all too frequently those who . . . ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism-the right to criticize, the right to hold unpopular beliefs, the right to protest, the right of independent thought.”
Quote by Margaret Chase Smith
Work
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
Author
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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