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John Sherman: “Our system of free schools, melting in a common crucible all differences of religion, language, and race, and giving to…”

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Our system of free schools, melting in a common crucible all differences of religion, language, and race, and giving to the child of the day laborer and the son of the millionaire equal opportunities to excel in the pursuit and acquirement of knowledge.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman praises the American education system for providing equal opportunities.

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