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“All our rulers have said that war is unthinkable, and then we think about it almost all the time. We've got to make it unthinkable.”

Quote by Norman Thomas

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Norman Thomas was a prominent political activist and socialist in the early 20th century. Born on November 20, 1884, and passing away on December 19, 1968, Thomas had a significant impact on American politics and society. He was deeply involved in the socialist movement and the peace movement, advocating for social justice and opposing war and arms race. more

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