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The outline of the growth of the United States presents the most remarkable development in the history of mankind.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The outline of the growth of the United States presents the most remarkable development in the history of mankind.”
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Sherman reflects on the remarkable growth of the United States, emphasizing its significance in human history.
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