The most important American addition to the World Experience was the simple surprising fact of America. We have helped prepare mankind for all its later surprises. (Daniel J. Boorstin)

The most important American addition to the World Experience was the simple surprising fact of America. We have helped prepare mankind for all its later surprises.

Daniel J. Boorstin

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