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SATIRE
An End to Benevolence
Just for a change, let’s fight a war for the simple reason that we want to grab a slice of territory
July
1
1938
PARKE CUMMINGS
An End to Benevolence
PARKE CUMMINGS
July
1
1938
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SATIRE
An End to Benevolence
Just for a change, let’s fight a war for the simple reason that we want to grab a slice of territory
July
1
1938
PARKE CUMMINGS
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