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What does it mean?
Praises Reagan as a peacemaker instrumental in ending the Cold War.
In plain terms
He brought peace.
What can you take from it?
Honor peacemakers.

Where it applies

  • memorials

Putting it to work

  • historical assessments

Questions to consider

  • What defines a peacemaker?

Another view

Authorship unclear.

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