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Drifting and Rowing Toward Civilization Progress
In a reflective civic address a speaker contrasts drifting with the current and rowing forward through adversity. He defines civilization as a complex, moral advancement and highlights perseverance, notably citing Noah Webster and General Grant. The piece extols reciprocity as the life force of social progress and recalls Lincoln School graduates embracing the motto Reciprocity.
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Atvent
Delria
Bart
Mosio
Noah Webster
Oret
Garden of Eden
Adam
Kive
Grant
Spottsylvania
Morse
Ball
Watt
Whitney
Fulton
Lawrence Danbar
Andor
Wong
Selon
Jesus Christ
Homer
Nowiety
Lincoln School
Sireculum
Waterloo
Napoleon
Conquilst
Katharine Betora Guy