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If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world,
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"If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated"

- Carter G. Woodson

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Carter G. Woodson between December 19, 1875 and April 3, 1950. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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