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“There's a natural tendency to sanitize and polish any historical icon whether it be George Washington chopping down the cherry tree or Martin Luther King saying, "I have a dream."”

Quote by Taylor Branch

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Taylor Branch is an esteemed American historian and author, born on January 14, 1947. His works are known for their in-depth historical research and vivid narrative style, particularly for his writings on the American civil rights movement. more

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