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The human race cannot go forward without liberty. If this be correct, then all people everywhere should strive for liberty. If they achieve liberty, they will get a chance to pursue happiness and perhaps will be able to develop toward the ultimate goal of creation.

Richard E. Byrd

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Richard E. Byrd
Age: 68 †
Born: 1888
Born: October 25
Died: 1957
Died: March 11
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