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“Loyalty must arise spontaneously from the hearts of people who love their country and respect their government.”

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Hugo Black, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was born on February 27, 1886, and died on September 25, 1971. He held a significant position in the history of American jurisprudence, known for his profound understanding of the original intent of the Constitution and his rigorous judicial philosophy. more

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