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If we began the first century of our national existence under a similar impression ourselves, there is the greater reason why we should start out upon a new century of national life with more accurate conceptions.
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gutenberg.orgWoodrow Wilson: “If we began the first century of our national existence under a similar impression ourselves, there is the greater…”
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Wilson emphasizes the importance of starting a new century with a clearer understanding of national identity and purpose.
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