The people of Palermo, who showed no fear in face of those who bombarded their city, have shown themselves recently equally regardless of fear in face of corrupt men, who want to lead them astray.
Giuseppe Garibaldi: “The people of Palermo, who showed no fear in face of those who bombarded their city, have shown themselves recently…”
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From a speech in Palermo, commending the citizens for their courage against both military attacks and political corruption.
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