On the record
What a splendid contribution Ireland has made to the world's galaxy of great men!
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “What a splendid contribution Ireland has made to the world's galaxy of great men!”
Editor's note · Context
He praises Ireland's significant contributions to global leadership and culture through its notable figures.
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