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Who would rejoice to hail Texas as a lone star instead of one in the galaxy of States?
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gutenberg.orgFranklin Pierce: “Who would rejoice to hail Texas as a lone star instead of one in the galaxy of States?”
Editor's note · Context
This statement highlights Pierce's view on the importance of Texas's statehood within the broader context of the United States.
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