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“War takes people's lives and destroys property, but it does not resolve the world's problems. If anything is achieved through war, it is to plant the seeds for the next violent conflict as the vanquished and their children will usually not accept the outcome.”

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Bruce Van Voorhis

Bruce Van Voorhis, born on January 29, 1908, and died on July 6, 1943. His profession and category are unknown, and his life experience and contributions are not well-documented. more

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