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Little did our noble sires imagine what a century would do with what they set in motion.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “Little did our noble sires imagine what a century would do with what they set in motion.”
Editor's note · Context
Woodhull reflects on the unforeseen consequences of the founding fathers' actions over the past century.
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