But, as the British Constitution is the most subtle organism which has proceeded from the womb and the long gestation of progressive history, so the American Constitution is, so far as I can see, the most wonderful work ever struck off a given time by the brain and purpose of man.

William E. Gladstone

Kin Beyond Sea

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US Constitution

Author

William E. Gladstone

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Kin Beyond Sea North American Review

Language

English

Time

1878 1870s 19th century

Occupation

National leader Politician

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Gladstone, William E. "Kin Beyond Sea." North American Review, Sept. 1878 - Oct. 1878.

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Declaration of Independence US Constitution The Founders American founding Civil rights American politics
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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I Have a Dream
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Political speech
Language
English
Time
1963 1960s 20th century
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King, Martin Luther, Jr. "I Have a Dream." March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. 28 Aug. 1963, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC, USA.