By John Bigelow,Leonard Biedermann
"A fellow by no means relatively appreciates freedom until eventually it's taken clear of him. it really is for sure the main beneficial factor we now have. what number, again and again for the reason that my liberation have I given thank you for the nice privilege of being an American." John Allen Bigelow, in his first letter domestic after the top of global warfare II.
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