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Albert Beveridge: When Thomas Marshall decided to act, no unforeseen circumstance could make him hesitate, no unexpected obstacle could…

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When Thomas Marshall decided to act, no unforeseen circumstance could make him hesitate, no unexpected obstacle could swerve him from his course; for he had considered carefully and well; and his son was of like mettle.
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Albert Beveridge
Republican · Indiana

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Beveridge illustrates Thomas Marshall's unwavering resolve once he made a decision.

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