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John Sherman: “And they have made the name and character of Ohio well-known throughout the civilized world, as a name and character of…”

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And they have made the name and character of Ohio well-known throughout the civilized world, as a name and character of which her sons may be justly proud.
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John Sherman
Ohio

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Here, Sherman expresses pride in Ohio's reputation and character as a result of its development and progress.

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