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“It is the right of our people to organize to oppose any law and any part of the Constitution with which they are not in sympathy.”

Quote by Al Smith

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Al Smith, born on December 30, 1873, and died on October 4, 1944, was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of New York. During his tenure, he championed various social reforms and became famous for his opposition to Prohibition. more

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