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The years between 1800 and 1825 were distinguished, so far as our domestic development was concerned, by the growth of t

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"The years between 1800 and 1825 were distinguished, so far as our domestic development was concerned, by the growth of the Western pioneer Democracy in power and self-consciousness"

- Herbert Croly

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This quote is written / told by Herbert Croly between January 23, 1869 and May 17, 1930. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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