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Sunday, 31 March 2013

Debs's Pacifist Speechmaking

Posted on 07:26 by Unknown
I wanted to share this brief article by Bernard J. Brommel with you, on the pacifist speechmaking of my hero, Eugene Debs. He went to jail for his opposition to war. If nothing else, he must be admired for his courage and his integrity.


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