On the record
Touched by his magic wand, millions of trees now beautify and adorn this magnificent State.
Said by
Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “Touched by his magic wand, millions of trees now beautify and adorn this magnificent State.”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson poetically describes the transformation of Nebraska's landscape through the initiative of Arbor Day, emphasizing its beauty.
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