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“It seems that politics is becoming a millionaire's club...a poor man just doesn't have a chance these days. It is true that America is becoming more and more anti-revolutionary and anti-democratic--but as long as Americans feel such awe and envy for wealth and power, men like Scranton have a tremendous glamour over any other person no matter how well qualified or intelligent. [1962]”

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Book:I Always Knew: A Memoir
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I Always Knew: A Memoir

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Barbara Chase-Riboud
Barbara Chase-Riboud

Barbara Chase-Riboud is an American visual artist known for her sculptures and paintings. Her work often explores themes of race, gender, and identity, integrating elements of African, European, and American cultures. more

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