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What calamities would attend the United States, and how short the duration of its independence, if but one man could be found fitted to conduct its administration!
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “What calamities would attend the United States, and how short the duration of its independence, if but one man could be…”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson warns against the dangers of relying too heavily on a single leader for governance, emphasizing the need for broader leadership.
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