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John Dewey: Any one who even partially visualizes the scene has a convincing reminder of the meaning of the Great Society: that it…

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Any one who even partially visualizes the scene has a convincing reminder of the meaning of the Great Society: that it exists, and that it is not integrated.
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John Dewey

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Dewey reflects on the existence and lack of integration of the Great Society.

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