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But the celebration of her past and the aspirations for her future belong to worthier sons--here among these gentlemen of the Board who have cared for her in her need.
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Whitelaw Reid
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gutenberg.orgWhitelaw Reid: “But the celebration of her past and the aspirations for her future belong to worthier sons--here among these gentlemen…”
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Reid acknowledges the contributions of others while emphasizing the importance of their efforts.
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