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“The peace conference must not adjourn without the establishment of some ordered system of international government, backed by power enough to give authority to its decrees.Unless a league something like this results at our peace conference, we shall merely drop back into armed hostility and international anarchy. The war will have been fought in vain.”

Quote by Virginia Gildersleeve

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Virginia Gildersleeve
Virginia Gildersleeve

American radio and television personality, known for her unique sense of humor and likability. She was one of the most popular radio personalities in the United States during the Golden Age of Radio. Her career was primarily in the early 20th century, with her specific profession category being difficult to determine. more

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