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Their heroes were those who sacrificed themselves for their country, from the three hundred at Thermopylæ to Horatius at the bridge.
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gutenberg.orgTheir heroes were those who sacrificed themselves for their country, from the three hundred at Thermopylæ to Horatius at the bridge.
Coolidge references historical figures to illustrate the valor associated with self-sacrifice for one's country.
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