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A Land of Opportunity and the Courage to Seek It
A columnist recalls debates on opportunity and showcases how figures like a Cleveland railroad pioneer and a San Francisco coffee stand worker turned prominent bankers illustrate that opportunity favors action. The piece argues America remains a land of opportunity for those who recognize it and work to shape their own fate.
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