Older men declare war. But it is youth who must fight and die.

Herbert Hoover

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Old vs. young War

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Herbert Hoover

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1944 1940s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Hoover, Herbert. Address in Chicago. Republican National Convention. 27 June 1944, Chicago, IL, USA.

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Time
1944 1940s 20th century
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