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“That Edison or Lincoln could have been Edison or Lincoln after four years of Harvard is improbable.”

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Arthur Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane

Arthur Brisbane was an American author born on December 12, 1864, and died on December 25, 1936. Known for his work in newspaper reporting and editorial writing, he had a profound impact on the American press industry in the early 20th century. more

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