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“If human progress had been more a matter of leadership we should be in Utopia to-day.”

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Thomas Reed was a prominent American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Born on October 18, 1839, he passed away on December 7, 1902. Reed was known for his strong leadership and steadfast political stance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more

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