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Republicanism, on the other hand, holds fast to everything that is ennobling and elevating in its history.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Republicanism, on the other hand, holds fast to everything that is ennobling and elevating in its history.”
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Sherman emphasizes the noble aspects of Republicanism, highlighting its historical significance.
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