On the record
The heretofore-recognized Government of the United States of Venezuela has been subverted.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Johnson: “The heretofore-recognized Government of the United States of Venezuela has been subverted.”
Editor's note · Context
Johnson notes the political upheaval in Venezuela, indicating a shift in recognition of its government.
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