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Ulysses S. Grant: “So with iron, which formed scarcely an appreciable part of our products half a century ago, we now produce more than the…”

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So with iron, which formed scarcely an appreciable part of our products half a century ago, we now produce more than the world consumed at the beginning of our national existence.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

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Grant points out the dramatic increase in iron production, showcasing the growth of American industry over time.

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