The Awesome Verbal Punching Power of Thomas Paine

Tags: Decentralization and Secession, Politics, U.S. History, World History

03/03/2024 George Ford Smith

While Thomas Paine might be one of the most obscure “Founding Fathers” of this country, he was a powerful intellect who helped move people to choose liberty and independence.

Original Article: The Awesome Verbal Punching Power of Thomas Paine

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