On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
In all the history of mankind there is nothing that quite parallels the way in which our people have filled a vacant continent with self-governing commonwealths, knit into one nation.
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Reflecting on American history, this highlights the unique achievement of populating a continent with self-governing states united as one nation.
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