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Title Is America Exceptional?
Issue Volume 02, Number 03 (T&T, Summer 2017)
Description President and Ceo Mitchell Reiss considers the qualities that set America and its revolution from other countries, citing the unique conditions that existed in the American colonies during the 18th Century, including established democratic legislatures and separation of power, geographic isolation, and initial unity under George Washington. President Reiss then ponders America's roles and responsibilities arising from these qualities.
Author Reiss, Mitchell
Pages 6-8