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John George Nicolay - It may be assumed as an axiom...

It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with all of political folly. (John George Nicolay)

It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with all of political folly.

John George Nicolay

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