On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
THE times that tried men's souls,"* are over--and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously and happily accomplished.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “THE times that tried men's souls,"* are over--and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously…”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the conclusion of the American Revolution, Paine declares that the period of intense struggle has ended and the revolution is accomplished.
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