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In each instance the subsequent course of events determined the popularity of unpopularity of similar acts performed with similar motives,--acts altogether honorable, motives altogether patriotic in both cases.
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Blaine discusses how the outcomes of historical events can shape the perception of actions taken by leaders.
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