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Jimmy Carter: An educated citizenry is essential to the survival of a democratic form of government.

On the recordOctober 16, 1979
An educated citizenry is essential to the survival of a democratic form of government.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Bill Signing Ceremony for the Department of Education Organization Act

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