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America will move forward as ‘We the People’ work together
Our American Republic stands unique among all others throughout history, built on the fundamental beliefs of freedom and equality.
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Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
As I stood on the floor of the U.S. House chamber for the first time on January 3rd, I found myself reflecting on the profound differences that a few generations can make.
My great-great-grandfather, Silas Burgess, was brought to America as a child in the belly of a slave ship. He died a successful and respected entrepreneur.
My grandfather, Oscar Kirby, served our country in World War I. He had 12 children, all of whom graduated from college and entered the explosive 1950s and ‘60s Black middle class. He died a successful and respected farmer.