On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
There is something in the cause and consequence of America that has drawn on her the attention of all mankind.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “There is something in the cause and consequence of America that has drawn on her the attention of all mankind.”
Editor's note · Context
From "The American Crisis," this statement reflects on the global impact and importance of the American cause for independence.
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