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“Wall-to-wall masterpieces, after all, ought to be preferred to wall-to-wall decorative arts, even if the decorative arts are of the highest quality peppered and salted with dukes and tiaras.”

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Joseph Alsop
Joseph Alsop

Joseph Alsop was a prominent American journalist known for his political commentary and editorial writing. Born on October 10, 1910, and passing away on August 28, 1989, Alsop's career spanned several decades, during which he worked for esteemed publications such as The Washington Post and The New York Times. more

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