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The value of the great Ordinance to millions who have since found homes within the limits of the vast area embraced within its provision cannot be overstated.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “The value of the great Ordinance to millions who have since found homes within the limits of the vast area embraced…”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson emphasizes the profound impact of the Ordinance on future generations in Illinois.
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