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De Alexander: “The pulpit became a platform, and the great editors spoke as well as wrote.”

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The pulpit became a platform, and the great editors spoke as well as wrote.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This statement illustrates the significant role of influential figures in shaping public opinion and political discourse.

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