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I want to hold a series of meetings all over the country and get the facts before the American people
Mother Jones
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Mother Jones
Age: 100 †
Born: 1830
Born: May 1
Died: 1930
Died: November 30
Human Rights Activist
Politician
Teacher
Trade Unionist
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Men's hearts are cold. They are indifferent.
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