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De Alexander: “This act created a corps of journalistic critics whose unflagging satire and unswerving severity entertained the…”

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This act created a corps of journalistic critics whose unflagging satire and unswerving severity entertained the President's opponents and amazed his friends.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote discusses the impact of journalistic criticism on political figures, illustrating the role of media in politics.

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