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Thus a popular conviction grew up that no man was safe who assumed to criticize National officials.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “Thus a popular conviction grew up that no man was safe who assumed to criticize National officials.”
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Beveridge highlights the growing fear of criticism against national officials during a politically charged era.
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