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"When I joined Custer I donned the uniform of a soldier. It was a bit awkward at first but I soon got to be perfectly at home in men's clothes"

- Calamity Jane

Soldier

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This quote is written / told by Calamity Jane between May 1, 1852 and August 1, 1903. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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