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But the separation of the States was more than the dissolution of the Union.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “But the separation of the States was more than the dissolution of the Union.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement underscores Blaine's view on the significance of maintaining the Union beyond mere political structures.
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