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Among the brightest names in the American diadem were many men of the south--at the head of whom, and at the head of all mankind, was the name of Washington.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Among the brightest names in the American diadem were many men of the south--at the head of whom, and at the head of all…”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman acknowledges the significant contributions of Southern leaders to American history, particularly highlighting George Washington.
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