On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
But that which must more forcibly strike a thoughtful, penetrating mind, and which includes and renders easy all inferior concerns, is the UNION OF THE STATES.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
In "The American Crisis," Paine emphasizes the critical importance of the Union of the States as the foundational element for addressing all other national issues.
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