On the way up from the elemental stages of society we have eliminated slavery and serfdom and are now far on the way to the elimination of poverty.
Warren G. Harding: “On the way up from the elemental stages of society we have eliminated slavery and serfdom and are now far on the way to…”
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Harding highlights the historical progress made in society, including the elimination of slavery and the ongoing fight against poverty.
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