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Unlike other peoples the United States found their origin in a deliberate act of corporate self-assertion, and ever sinc
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"Unlike other peoples the United States found their origin in a deliberate act of corporate self-assertion, and ever since the Revolution every little American has been taught to associate himself personally with this creative act"

- Christopher Dawson

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This quote by Christopher Dawson speaks to the unique origin of the United States. Unlike other nations, the United States was founded on an intentional act of self-assertion, which was the American Revolution. This revolution has been instilled in the American identity, and every American has actually been taught to associate themselves with this innovative act. This quote speaks with the value of the American Revolution in the development of the United States, and how it has formed the American identity. It likewise speaks with the importance of teaching the history of the Revolution to future generations, so that they can understand the significance of the founding of the United States.

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Christopher Dawson This quote is written / told by Christopher Dawson between October 12, 1889 and May 25, 1970. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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