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American History

JPK

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2. As a child growing up in Massachusetts

Reply to G_j (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 09:51 PM

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The stories about the American Revolution and its beginnings were drilled in to our brains, gently of course. I am so proud of my state and its contribution to the beginnings of our country. I am so proud of it being able keep safe the idea of our liberal democracy while the southern fascists want to destroy it. I fully believe they will fail.

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