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“And the annual meetings of the League's Assembly are in effect official peace congresses binding on the participating states to an extent that most statesmen a quarter of a century ago would have regarded as utopian.”

Quote by Hjalmar Branting

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Hjalmar Branting

Hjalmar Branting was a prominent Swedish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden. Born on November 23, 1860, and died on February 24, 1925, Branting was a key figure in Swedish politics, particularly known for his role in the Social Democratic Party and his advocacy for social reforms. more

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