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De Alexander: “The mystic chords which, proceeding from so many battlefields and so many patriot graves, pass through all the hearts…”

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The mystic chords which, proceeding from so many battlefields and so many patriot graves, pass through all the hearts and all the hearths in this broad continent of ours, will yet again harmonise in their ancient music when breathed upon by the guardian angel of the nation.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This poetic imagery illustrates the enduring spirit of the nation, drawing from its history of sacrifice.

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