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The day finally came in 1886, a banner year in the ascent of corporate power. Together with Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln had seen it coming: “As a result of the war, corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed.” (Letter to Col. William F. Elkins, Nov. 21, 1864.)
Posted on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:39:16 +0000

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