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“Nature is neutral. Man has wrested from nature the power to make the world a desert or make the deserts bloom. There is no evil in the atom; only in men's souls.”

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Adlai E. Stevenson
Adlai E. Stevenson

Adlai E. Stevenson was a distinguished American politician and diplomat. He served as the 34th Governor of Illinois and was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 1952 and 1956. Known for his progressive policies and dedication to civil rights and social justice, Stevenson was born on February 5, 1900, and died on July 14, 1965. more

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