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Giuseppe Garibaldi: “Italy, henceforth mistress of her destinies, will only have to blame herself if she do not regularly progress in order…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
Italy, henceforth mistress of her destinies, will only have to blame herself if she do not regularly progress in order and liberty.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

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He asserts Italy's newfound autonomy and warns of the nation's responsibility for its own future progress in order and liberty.

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