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“Freedom of the press and also of speech, assembly, and worship can persist as social forms and legal guarantees, while at the same time their functional realities can be gradually slipping away.”

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Marshall Field
Marshall Field

Marshall Field was an American businessman who founded Marshall Field & Company, one of the most prominent department stores in the United States. Born on August 18, 1834, and passing away on January 16, 1906, Field is celebrated for his entrepreneurial spirit and his role in revolutionizing the retail industry. more

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