Luce began way back in 1776 to trace the attitude of her countrymen and noted that in that year there were only 3.800.000 people living in America and most of them were "still poor and largely illiterate." She believes the citizens today should take note of the fact that our country now stretches from sea to shining sea. and is the strongest. freest nation with the highest living standard ever known. Mrs. Luce pointed out that since 1776. American "childhood" has been prolonged by about 12 years and that all American children are looked upon as "kids" until their formal education is complete. Mrs. Luce emphasized that nearly everything in America has changed for the better since the days of the Revolutionary War. But she added: One thing has never changed in America. It has always been a land of promise to immigrants. And the promise has always been kept. Mr.
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