Charles Sumner: “Whose eyes, once fastened upon its radiant trophies, can fail to…”

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Whose eyes, once fastened upon its radiant trophies, can fail to recognize the image of the whole Nation?

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Massachusetts

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This quote highlights the flag's role as a representation of the entire nation.

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Charles Sumner: “Whose eyes, once fastened upon its radiant trophies, can fail to recognize the image of the whole Nation?”