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References
- ↑ "Voices of a People's History of the United States, 10th Anniversary (3rd) Edition". Seven Stories Press . Retrieved 2022-12-02.
- ↑ McNamara, Mary (2009-12-12). "'The People Speak'". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 2010-06-02.
