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The object and practice of liberty lies in the limitation of government power.

Douglas MacArthur

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Douglas MacArthur
Age: 84 †
Born: 1880
Born: January 26
Died: 1964
Died: April 5
Military Officer
Little Rock
Arkansas
General Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
D. MacArthur
Freedom
Limitation
Power
Libertarian
Government
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Lies
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Liberty
Practice
Lying

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