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Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the
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"Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention of the federal government"

- Harold Washington

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This quote by Harold Washington speaks to the value of the federal government in the advancement of American culture. Washington is recommending that the federal government has been a principal in the development of freedom as well as social development in the United States. He is indicating that without the energetic treatment of the federal government, much of the social gains and development made in the United States would not have been feasible. This quote highlights the relevance of the federal government in the development of American society as well as the role it has played in the development of freedom as well as social progression. It is a pointer of the power of the federal government as well as its capability to form the future of the United States.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harold Washington between April 15, 1922 and November 25, 1987. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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