On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach …

H. L. Mencken
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On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. ✨ The Baltimore Sun, July 26, 1920.
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