Political Quotes

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You have gathered the sons of Ohio, and those who have been identified with its history, into a society where you may meet together and preserve and revive the recollections of Ohio boyhood and Ohio manhood.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman acknowledges the importance of preserving Ohio's history and identity.

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