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They were, moreover, the strong pioneers who settled the first tier of States to the westward, and laid the solid foundation which assured progress and prosperity to their descendants.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “They were, moreover, the strong pioneers who settled the first tier of States to the westward, and laid the solid…”
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Blaine acknowledges the pioneering spirit of early American settlers who contributed to the nation's growth and prosperity.
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