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John Sherman: “But as long as we live let us come together whenever we can, and if we can bring back the memories of those glorious…”

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But as long as we live let us come together whenever we can, and if we can bring back the memories of those glorious days it will do us good, and, still more, good to the children who will look up to us as examples.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Sherman emphasizes the importance of unity and remembrance for future generations.

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