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John B. Hood

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Quotes by John B. Hood

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I can assure you, that the gallant hearts that throb beneath its sacred folds, will only be content, when this glorious banner is planted first and foremost in the coming struggle for our independence.
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I arrived with my staff in front of the heights of Gettysburg shortly after daybreak, as I have already stated, on the morning of the 2d of July.
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I can assure you, that the gallant hearts that throb beneath its sacred folds, will only be content, when this glorious banner is planted first and foremost in the coming struggle for out independence.
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I'm willing to grant that public support for incentives is greater than it used to be, probably reflecting more concern,
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I knew that if the feat was accomplished it must be at a most fearful sacrifice of as brave and gallant soldiers as ever engaged in battle.
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After this urgent protest against entering into battle at Gettysburg according to instructions - which protest is the first and only one I ever made during my entire military career - I ordered my line to advance and make the assault.
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It's like Seabuscuit. All I can say is he's one amazing animal. He's done everything I've ever asked him to do.
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It is undeniable that John Edwards' (poverty) center is a roost from which to run for president; it isn't any more than that.
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It's about the loss of American loved ones, not about politics or about celebrities, ... It's interesting actually, how the number of lives lost keeps changing with each Ground Zero production.
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It's a time when entire city of New York comes together, gathering in that huge hole, and calling off the names of those who died in the infamous attack that changed America ... changed the world, ... Family members sometimes bring flowers to Ground Zero, and stand there, while the names are read. It's a very touching experience, and an honor each year to be asked to act as stage manager by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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