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David McCullough "Now if one loves one's country, or one's town, a desire to protect what is best about it or to save and perpetuate its character is an expression of that love. "But in the case of Independence, Missouri, the responsibility is greater than that. What is done to save the distinguishing characteristics of Independence is really, in fact, and always at heart, should be for the national interest. "Your town is known everywhere, I assure you." Speech at the First Baptist Church of Independence, Mo. |
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